Fragrance comparison

Bergamota vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Bergamota

Ach. Brito

4.004 votes

Rank #44,480 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #44,077 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bergamota
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bergamota1/4

Noir Absolute3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noir Absolute
Sillage & projection: Noir Absolute
Value for money: Bergamota
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Noir Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BergamotaAch. Brito

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNoir Absolute

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeJasmineRoseVetiverPatchouliMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,077

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNoir AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamota by Ach. Brito is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. Bergamota was launched in 2023.

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Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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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, Bergamota or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Bergamota is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bergamota for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamota or Noir Absolute?

They last about the same: Noir Absolute 56/100, Bergamota 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bergamota or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Bergamota 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamota and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Bergamota or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Bergamota suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamota and Noir Absolute?

Bergamota features Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Rose. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.