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Bergamot vs DUA 247 Elixir

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

Updated 97 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Bergamot

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • DUA 247 Elixir

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bergamot3/4
DUA 247 Elixir1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bergamot
Sillage & projection
Bergamot
Value for money
DUA 247 Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BergamotPerfumer H
DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

60%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityBergamot

SillageBergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value75
Category winnerDUA 247 ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
fresh65%
woody53%
aldehydic42%
woody100%
powdery92%
aldehydic84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Calabrian bergamotJuniperAldehydesTunisian NeroliFrankincenseSicilian LemonCloveTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Calabrian bergamotEgyptian JasmineWhite SandalwoodAldehydesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for DUA 247 Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall35
Winter5
Day100
Night11
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex57
Women14
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,165

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamot by Perfumer H is a bright, natural-feeling citrus aromatic built around zingy bergamot, juniper, neroli, lemon, aldehydes and a quiet incense-tonka dry-down. Reviews describe it as crisp, leafy, woody and calming, with a peppery opening that can soften into a chai-like warmth. It suits people who want a refin…

Reviews →

DUA 247 Elixir opens with bright Calabrian bergamot and crisp, soapy aldehydes that snap across the air like clean linen drying in the sun. As the initial citrus fizz softens on warm skin, lush Egyptian jasmine steps forward with clean petals and a touch of sweetness. The drydown rests on velvety white sandalwood and …

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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 or DUA 247 Elixir?

Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or DUA 247 Elixir?

Bergamot lasts longest (Bergamot 64/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or DUA 247 Elixir?

Bergamot projects furthest (Bergamot 56/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot and DUA 247 Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot and Aldehydes.

Is Bergamot or DUA 247 Elixir better for summer or winter?

Bergamot suits daytime wear; DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot and DUA 247 Elixir?

Bergamot features Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli and Frankincense. DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk.

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