Fragrance comparison

Bittersweet vs Tudor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Bittersweet

Amberfig

4.1656 votes

Rank #26,465 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tudor

Liberty LBTY

4.2240 votes

Rank #18,283 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tudor takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bittersweet
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tudor
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bittersweet3/7

Tudor4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BittersweetAmberfig

TudorLiberty LBTY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerTudorRating 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

50%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerTudorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBittersweet

SillageBittersweet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBittersweetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

amber50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

JuniperGingerNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileMyrtleCypressCistus Incanus

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodAmberIris

InformationalShared notesCypress, Nutmeg, Myrtle and Amber. Durations are only published for Tudor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer58

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Category winnerTudorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

Men10

Unisex62

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,465

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTudorHigher 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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Tudor by Liberty LBTY opens with a zesty crunch of fresh grated ginger and aromatic juniper berries, dusted with warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a serene herbal grove of green cypress needles, wild myrtle, and earthy chamomile tea. A smooth, resinous base of creamy sandalwood,…

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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 Tudor?

Tudor takes 4 of 7 categories. Bittersweet is rated 4.16/5 from 56 votes; Tudor is rated 4.22/5 from 40 votes. Choose Bittersweet for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tudor for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bittersweet or Tudor?

Bittersweet lasts longest (Bittersweet 83/100, Tudor 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bittersweet or Tudor?

Bittersweet projects furthest (Bittersweet 67/100, Tudor 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bittersweet and Tudor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Nutmeg, Myrtle and Amber.

Is Bittersweet or Tudor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bittersweet and Tudor?

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. Tudor has top notes of Juniper, Ginger and Nutmeg, heart notes of Chamomile, Myrtle, Cypress and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Iris.