Fragrance comparison

Bittersweet vs Champagne Royale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bittersweet

Amberfig

4.1656 votes

Rank #26,465 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Champagne Royale

Navitus Parfums

3.0538 votes

Rank #22,285 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bittersweet takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bittersweet
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Champagne Royale
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bittersweet5/7

Champagne Royale2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bittersweet
Community sentiment: Bittersweet
Longevity: Bittersweet
Sillage & projection: Bittersweet
Value for money: Bittersweet
Versatility: Champagne Royale
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Champagne Royale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BittersweetAmberfig

Champagne RoyaleNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.05/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerBittersweetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

13%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

29%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerBittersweetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityBittersweet

SillageBittersweet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value26

Category winnerBittersweetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonCypressBergamotNutmeg

Heart

White ChocolateMyrtleCaraway

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

GingerChampagneSicilian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart

PlumIrisCeylon CinnamonCypressGeraniumNutmeg

Base

Balsam FirVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Cypress, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall95

Winter79

Day100

Night83

Category winnerChampagne RoyaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

Men42

Unisex27

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,465

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,285

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerChampagne RoyaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bittersweet by Amberfig is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. Bittersweet was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg; middle notes are White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia …

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Champagne Royale by Navitus Parfums opens with a bright pop of effervescent champagne, sharp ginger, and crisp Sicilian lemon. As the initial fizz settles, the fragrance reveals a structured heart of green cypress, nutmeg, and dry iris. The dry-down shifts away from the sparkling top notes, landing on a solid woody ba…

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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, Bittersweet or Champagne Royale?

Bittersweet takes 5 of 7 categories. Bittersweet is rated 4.16/5 from 56 votes; Champagne Royale is rated 3.05/5 from 38 votes. Choose Bittersweet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Champagne Royale for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bittersweet or Champagne Royale?

Bittersweet lasts longest (Bittersweet 83/100, Champagne Royale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bittersweet or Champagne Royale?

Bittersweet projects furthest (Bittersweet 67/100, Champagne Royale 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bittersweet and Champagne Royale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Nutmeg and Virginia Cedar.

Is Bittersweet or Champagne Royale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Champagne Royale is the stronger pick. For winter, Bittersweet is the stronger pick. Champagne Royale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bittersweet and Champagne Royale?

Bittersweet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cypress, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of White Chocolate, Myrtle and Caraway, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Champagne Royale has top notes of Ginger, Champagne, Sicilian Lemon and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Plum, Iris, Ceylon Cinnamon and Cypress, a base of Balsam Fir, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Leather.