Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Bloom vs Akira

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bergamot Bloom

Carolina Herrera

4.2286 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Akira

Pisello Parfum

2.789 votes

Rank #22,382 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Bloom takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bergamot Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Akira
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bergamot Bloom4/4

Akira0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamot BloomCarolina Herrera

AkiraPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

2.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

56%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityBergamot Bloom

SillageBergamot Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value20

Category winnerBergamot BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

woody65%

amber56%

amber100%

animalic92%

musky84%

woody77%

tropical69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic 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

CivetAmbergrisJackfruitPineappleMangoOakmossMuskAmbroxan

Heart

African MarigoldPine tarCarnationBlue LotusMahoganyRoseLily of the ValleyCedar

Base

OlivePalm LeafVanillaAmberCopalIncensePalo SantoMyrhh

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex56

Women26

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

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,382

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBergamot BloomHigher 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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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted Akira in 2024 as an ambitious oriental floral statement. With a massive list of notes featuring civet, mango, and pine tar, it targets bold wearers. This masculine perfume aims for cold weather and evening wear, presenting a complex, thick texture that stands out in a crowd.

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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 Akira?

Bergamot Bloom takes 4 of 4 categories. Bergamot Bloom is rated 4.22/5 from 86 votes; Akira is rated 2.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bergamot Bloom for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Akira for a amber and animalic character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Bloom or Akira?

Bergamot Bloom lasts longest (Bergamot Bloom 68/100, Akira 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Bloom or Akira?

Bergamot Bloom projects furthest (Bergamot Bloom 55/100, Akira 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Bloom and Akira smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ambroxan.

Is Bergamot Bloom or Akira better for summer or winter?

Bergamot Bloom suits daytime wear; Akira suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Bloom and Akira?

Bergamot Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Akira has top notes of Civet, Ambergris, Jackfruit and Pineapple, heart notes of African Marigold, Pine tar, Carnation and Blue Lotus, a base of Olive, Palm Leaf, Vanilla and Amber.