Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Neroli Cologne vs Clean Shower Fresh for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #34,759 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bergamot Neroli Cologne3/5

Clean Shower Fresh for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Value for money: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot Neroli Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityClean Shower Fresh for Men

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men lasts longest (Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Neroli Cologne and Clean Shower Fresh for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Clean Shower Fresh for Men better for summer or winter?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear; Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Neroli Cologne and Clean Shower Fresh for Men?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress. Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar.