Fragrance comparison

Bergamot vs Zaad Splash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bergamot

Perfumer H

4.1092 votes

Rank #7,841 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Zaad Splash

O Boticário

3.7919 votes

Rank #54,804 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaad Splash
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bergamot4/5

Zaad Splash1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Bergamot
Value for money: Zaad Splash
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

Zaad SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 66%Had 28%Want 6%

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

11%Love

68%Like

11%Ok

11%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

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage28

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBergamot

SillageBergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value53

Category winnerZaad SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

woody53%

aldehydic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

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

Green NotesCalabrian bergamotCorianderJuniper

Heart

Indonesian NutmegOrchidIndonesian Patchouli LeafTexas CedarClove

Base

MuskOakmossAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Juniper 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall82

Winter18

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,841

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#54,804

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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Zaad Splash by O Boticario delivers an instant burst of clean energy built around brisk juniper, crisp Calabrian bergamot, and crushed green notes. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals warm Indonesian nutmeg, aromatic coriander, and dry Texas cedar that give it a structured, masculine backbone witho…

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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 Zaad Splash?

Bergamot takes 4 of 5 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; Zaad Splash is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Splash for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or Zaad Splash?

Bergamot lasts longest (Bergamot 64/100, Zaad Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or Zaad Splash?

Bergamot projects furthest (Bergamot 56/100, Zaad Splash 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot and Zaad Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Juniper and Clove.

Is Bergamot or Zaad Splash better for summer or winter?

Bergamot suits daytime wear; Zaad Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot and Zaad Splash?

Bergamot features Calabrian bergamot, Juniper, Aldehydes, Tunisian Neroli and Frankincense. Zaad Splash has top notes of Green Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Coriander and Juniper, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Orchid, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Texas Cedar, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood.