Fragrance comparison

Bergamot vs Rhubarb

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

Bergamot

Perfumer H

4.1092 votes

Rank #7,837 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rhubarb

Perfumer H

3.84109 votes

Rank #8,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhubarb takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Bergamot3/7

Rhubarb4/7

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

RhubarbPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

3.84/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

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

26%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerBergamotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRhubarb

SillageRhubarb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRhubarbBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

woody53%

aldehydic42%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

JuniperHaitian VetiverOrangeAtlas CedarSicilian LemonRose WaterRed FruitsTunisian Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper and Sicilian Lemon. 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

Spring93

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerRhubarbMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,837

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#8,983

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews27

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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Rhubarb by Perfumer H reads less like a literal rhubarb perfume and more like a bright green vetiver with citrus, juniper, cedar and a tart red-fruit lift. It feels fresh, woody and aromatic, with a sunny early-summer mood rather than a sugary fruit profile. The main caution is performance. Wearers describe the scent…

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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 Rhubarb?

Rhubarb takes 4 of 7 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; Rhubarb is rated 3.84/5 from 109 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rhubarb for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or Rhubarb?

Rhubarb lasts longest (Rhubarb 68/100, Bergamot 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or Rhubarb?

Projection is very close: Rhubarb 58/100, Bergamot 56/100 for sillage.

Do Bergamot and Rhubarb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper and Sicilian Lemon.

Is Bergamot or Rhubarb better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bergamot and Rhubarb?

Bergamot features Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli and Frankincense. Rhubarb features Juniper, Haitian Vetiver, Orange, Atlas Cedar and Sicilian Lemon.