Fragrance comparison

Bergamot vs Oak for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bergamot

Perfumer H

4.1092 votes

Rank #7,841 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #10,241 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bergamot4/7

Oak for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Oak for Men
Community sentiment: Oak for Men
Longevity: Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Bergamot
Value for money: Oak for Men
Versatility: Bergamot
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

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerOak for MenRating 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

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerOak for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBergamot

SillageBergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOak for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

woody53%

aldehydic42%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes and Clove. 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

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Category winnerBergamotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,841

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#10,241

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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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 Oak for Men?

Bergamot takes 4 of 7 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or Oak for Men?

They last about the same: Bergamot 64/100, Oak for Men 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or Oak for Men?

Projection is very close: Bergamot 56/100, Oak for Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do Bergamot and Oak for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes and Clove.

Is Bergamot or Oak for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bergamot is the stronger pick. For winter, Oak for Men is the stronger pick. Bergamot suits daytime wear; Oak for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot and Oak for Men?

Bergamot features Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli and Frankincense. Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.