Fragrance comparison

Cedarwood and Bergamot vs Lemon & Neroli

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Cedarwood and Bergamot

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.4935 votes

Rank #25,494 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Lemon & Neroli

Bronnley

4.0635 votes

Rank #19,644 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lemon & Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cedarwood and Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lemon & Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedarwood and Bergamot2/7

Lemon & Neroli5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lemon & Neroli
Community sentiment: Lemon & Neroli
Longevity: Lemon & Neroli
Sillage & projection: Cedarwood and Bergamot
Value for money: Lemon & Neroli
Versatility: Cedarwood and Bergamot
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lemon & Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedarwood and BergamotAaron Terence Hughes

Lemon & NeroliBronnley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.06/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 48%

Category winnerLemon & NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

9%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

34%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerLemon & NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLemon & Neroli

SillageCedarwood and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLemon & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

white floral60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

woody30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLavenderNeroliSicilian Lemon

Heart

VetiverJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberCedar

Top

Sicilian LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLemon Blossom

Base

Precious Woods

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli and Sicilian Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring60

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerCedarwood and BergamotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,494

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#19,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLemon & NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedarwood and Bergamot is a bright, peel-like citrus opening that quickly leans into a clean, soapy freshness. On some skins the cedar reads subtle, on others it feels strikingly realistic, like smooth, dry wood with a faint amber warmth underneath. It wears like a polished spring and summer scent, aromatic and tidy, …

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This cologne puts a clean spin on bright citrus notes. Sicilian lemon and mandarin orange provide an initial splash of fruitiness before the formula settles into a dry down dominated by clean neroli. It suits those seeking a light, soapy scent for warm mornings.

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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, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Lemon & Neroli?

Lemon & Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories. Cedarwood and Bergamot is rated 3.49/5 from 35 votes; Lemon & Neroli is rated 4.06/5 from 35 votes. Choose Cedarwood and Bergamot for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lemon & Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Lemon & Neroli?

Lemon & Neroli lasts longest (Lemon & Neroli 65/100, Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Lemon & Neroli?

Cedarwood and Bergamot projects furthest (Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100, Lemon & Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedarwood and Bergamot and Lemon & Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Sicilian Lemon.

Is Cedarwood and Bergamot or Lemon & Neroli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedarwood and Bergamot is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedarwood and Bergamot is the stronger pick. Cedarwood and Bergamot suits daytime wear; Lemon & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedarwood and Bergamot and Lemon & Neroli?

Cedarwood and Bergamot has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Neroli, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber and Cedar. Lemon & Neroli has top notes of Sicilian Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Blossom, a base of Precious Woods.