Fragrance comparison

Cedarwood and Bergamot vs X-Series Force

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cedarwood and Bergamot

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.4935 votes

Rank #25,337 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

X-Series Force

Avon · 2016

3.128 votes

Rank #61,685 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedarwood and Bergamot takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cedarwood and Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
X-Series Force
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedarwood and Bergamot2/4

X-Series Force1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cedarwood and Bergamot
Value for money: X-Series Force
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedarwood and Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedarwood and BergamotAaron Terence Hughes

X-Series ForceAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 52%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

38%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCedarwood and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value90

Category winnerX-Series ForceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

white floral60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and citrus

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

Bergamot

Heart

Cedar

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber and 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

Spring56

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,337

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Category winnerCedarwood and BergamotHigher 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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X-Series Force is a straightforward woody amber fragrance for men, centered on bright bergamot, clean cedar, and warm amber. It opens with a crisp, slightly sharp citrus note that settles into a smooth, lightly powdery woodiness. If you appreciate uncomplicated, budget-friendly scents for daily use, this fresh and tid…

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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 X-Series Force?

Cedarwood and Bergamot takes 2 of 4 categories. Cedarwood and Bergamot is rated 3.49/5 from 35 votes; X-Series Force is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cedarwood and Bergamot for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose X-Series Force for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedarwood and Bergamot or X-Series Force?

They last about the same: Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100, X-Series Force 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cedarwood and Bergamot or X-Series Force?

Cedarwood and Bergamot projects furthest (Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100, X-Series Force 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedarwood and Bergamot and X-Series Force smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber and Cedar.

Is Cedarwood and Bergamot or X-Series Force better for summer or winter?

Cedarwood and Bergamot suits daytime wear; X-Series Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedarwood and Bergamot and X-Series Force?

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. X-Series Force has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Amber.