Fragrance comparison

Bergamot vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bergamot

Roja Dove

4.16204 votes

Rank #3,000 CitrusAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,134 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Bergamot3/3

Man0/3

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

BergamotRoja Dove

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

115 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityBergamot

SillageBergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotLemonLavenderRosemaryOrange

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

OakmossGingerMuskVetiverCorianderPatchouli

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall28

Winter11

Day100

Night20

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex36

Women43

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#25,134

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerBergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Bergamot wears as a bright citrus aromatic with a polished, almost soapy texture. Bergamot and lemon lead, then lavender, jasmine and rose soften the centre before oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli give it a greener, drier base. It reads clean, sunny and refined rather than sharp or sugary. Reviews suggest it s…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 Man?

Bergamot takes 3 of 3 categories. Bergamot is rated 4.16/5 from 204 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bergamot for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot or Man?

Bergamot lasts longest (Bergamot 74/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot or Man?

Bergamot projects furthest (Bergamot 64/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot and Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine.

Is Bergamot or Man better for summer or winter?

Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot and Man?

Bergamot has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Ginger, Musk and Vetiver. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.