Fragrance comparison

Bergamote 22 vs Elegance

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,629 ratings analysed

Bergamote 22

Le Labo

4.143,590 votes

Rank #4,311 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #34,062 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bergamote 22
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bergamote 223/7

Elegance4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bergamote 22
Community sentiment: Elegance
Longevity: Bergamote 22
Sillage & projection: Elegance
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamote 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bergamote 22Le Labo

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 3,590 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerBergamote 22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

3,590 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBergamote 22

SillageElegance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotVetiverGrapefruitOrange BlossomPetitgrainMuskCedarVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Bergamote 22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall22

Winter10

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex73

Women12

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,311

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#34,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBergamote 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bergamote 22 by Le Labo is a bright citrus fragrance anchored by dry woods and soft clean musk. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot and crisp grapefruit, softened slightly by herbal petitgrain and delicate orange blossom. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core reveals dry cedar and earthy vet…

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Bergamote 22 or Elegance?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories. Bergamote 22 is rated 4.14/5 from 3,590 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Bergamote 22 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamote 22 or Elegance?

They last about the same: Bergamote 22 57/100, Elegance 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bergamote 22 or Elegance?

Projection is very close: Elegance 52/100, Bergamote 22 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bergamote 22 and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Grapefruit and Orange Blossom.

Is Bergamote 22 or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bergamote 22 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Bergamote 22 suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamote 22 and Elegance?

Bergamote 22 features Bergamot, Vetiver, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.