Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Bloom vs Chypre Charnel

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 367 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bergamot Bloom

Carolina Herrera

4.2286 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Chypre Charnel

Molinard

4.02281 votes

Rank #8,054 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bergamot Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chypre Charnel
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bergamot Bloom4/7

Chypre Charnel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamot BloomCarolina Herrera

Chypre CharnelMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.02/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerBergamot BloomRating 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

29%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerBergamot BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBergamot Bloom

SillageChypre Charnel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value56

Category winnerChypre CharnelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

woody65%

amber56%

earthy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus 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

PeachBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBergamot BloomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex56

Women26

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

Men8

Unisex34

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher 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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Molinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…

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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 Chypre Charnel?

Bergamot Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories. Bergamot Bloom is rated 4.22/5 from 86 votes; Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes. Choose Bergamot Bloom for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Bloom or Chypre Charnel?

Bergamot Bloom lasts longest (Bergamot Bloom 68/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Bloom or Chypre Charnel?

Chypre Charnel projects furthest (Chypre Charnel 62/100, Bergamot Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Bloom and Chypre Charnel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Ambroxan.

Is Bergamot Bloom or Chypre Charnel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bergamot Bloom and Chypre Charnel?

Bergamot Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.