Fragrance comparison

Bergamot vs Lima da Pérsia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bergamot

Perfumer H

4.1092 votes

Rank #7,841 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Lima da Pérsia

Mahogany

3.7419 votes

Rank #60,110 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lima da Pérsia
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bergamot3/5

Lima da Pérsia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lima da Pérsia
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

Lima da PérsiaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

3.74/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerBergamotRating 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

5%Love

79%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity32

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBergamot

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLima da PérsiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

woody53%

aldehydic42%

citrus100%

musky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotSicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall35

Winter5

Day100

Night11

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,841

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#60,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Lima da Pérsia by Mahogany is a bright citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It leans heavily on Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon for an immediate, crisp opening. The floral heart of honeysuckle and jasmine softens the edges, while a base of guaiac wood and musk provides a clean finish suitable for wa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bergamot or Lima da Pérsia?

Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; Lima da Pérsia is rated 3.74/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lima da Pérsia for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or Lima da Pérsia?

Bergamot lasts longest (Bergamot 64/100, Lima da Pérsia 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or Lima da Pérsia?

Projection is very close: Bergamot 56/100, Lima da Pérsia 56/100 for sillage.

Do Bergamot and Lima da Pérsia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Tonka Bean.

Is Bergamot or Lima da Pérsia better for summer or winter?

Bergamot suits daytime wear; Lima da Pérsia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot and Lima da Pérsia?

Bergamot features Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli and Frankincense. Lima da Pérsia has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.