Fragrance comparison

Blue Aqua vs Lime Blossom and Bergamot

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Blue Aqua

SugarBomb

3.333 votes

Rank #65,355 LavenderOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Aqua
Choose it for a lavender and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Aqua1/4

Lime Blossom and Bergamot3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Aqua
Sillage & projection: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Value for money: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue AquaSugarBomb

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBlue Aqua

SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

ozonic92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

yellow floral100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea SaltAppleBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafLavender

Base

AkigalawoodPatchouliAmber

Notes

Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet LeafBergamotLavenderCoriander Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Lime Blossom and Bergamot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Aqua by SugarBomb presents a sharp, bracing opening of sea salt and crisp apple, quickly settling into a herbal heart of violet leaf and lavender. It is a modern, aquatic-woody choice for men who prefer a clean, daily scent that sits light on the skin during humid spring or summer afternoons in the office or casu…

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Lime Blossom and Bergamot by Marks & Spencer presents a crisp, botanical composition centered on classic British garden aromas. The scent opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot accented by sharp coriander leaf, delivering an immediate green, aromatic lift. Soon, the yellow floral sweetness of linden blossom unfol…

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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, Blue Aqua or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Aqua is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Aqua for a lavender and ozonic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Aqua or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Blue Aqua lasts longest (Blue Aqua 67/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Aqua or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, Blue Aqua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Aqua and Lime Blossom and Bergamot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Blue Aqua or Lime Blossom and Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Blue Aqua suits daytime wear; Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Aqua and Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Blue Aqua has top notes of Sea Salt, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Akigalawood, Patchouli and Amber. Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf.