Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Bloom vs Absolute Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

Bergamot Bloom

Carolina Herrera

4.2286 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Absolute Noir

Atralia

4.37146 votes

Rank #1,326 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bergamot Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolute Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bergamot Bloom0/7

Absolute Noir7/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolute Noir
Community sentiment: Absolute Noir
Longevity: Absolute Noir
Sillage & projection: Absolute Noir
Value for money: Absolute Noir
Versatility: Absolute Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bergamot BloomCarolina Herrera

Absolute NoirAtralia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.37/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%

Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

67%Love

21%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Noir

SillageAbsolute Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

woody65%

amber56%

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon

Base

MossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Bergamot Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall33

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex56

Women26

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#1,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Bergamot Bloom puts sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus front and center. The first spray releases a lively burst of sharp Calabrian bergamot, zesty lemon, and spicy ginger that instantly wakes up the senses. The citrus hits immediately. As the sparkling citrus opening softens, a clean heart of sweet ja…

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Absolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bergamot Bloom or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Bergamot Bloom is rated 4.22/5 from 86 votes; Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes. Choose Bergamot Bloom for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Bloom or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Bergamot Bloom 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Bloom or Absolute Noir?

Absolute Noir projects furthest (Absolute Noir 68/100, Bergamot Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Bloom and Absolute Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Ambroxan.

Is Bergamot Bloom or Absolute Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bergamot Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. Bergamot Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Bloom and Absolute Noir?

Bergamot Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver.