Fragrance comparison

Challenge Re/Fresh vs Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Challenge Re/Fresh

Lacoste Fragrances

3.67211 votes

Rank #15,299 AromaticFresh Spicy

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41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot

Alûstre

4.2158 votes

Rank #8,893 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot takes 6 of 7 categories.

Challenge Re/Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Challenge Re/Fresh1/7

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot6/7

Ratings & consensus: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Community sentiment: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Longevity: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Value for money: Challenge Re/Fresh
Versatility: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Challenge Re/FreshLacoste Fragrances

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of BergamotAlûstre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 38%Had 46%Want 17%

4.21/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerSpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of BergamotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

58%Love

19%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerSpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of BergamotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot

SillageSpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value44

Category winnerChallenge Re/FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BirchCardamom

Heart

OreganoRosemary

Base

Tolu BalsamPatchouli

Top

CardamomBergamotCuminLabdanumPomelo

Heart

CinnamonLavenderGuaiac WoodPeach

Base

VanillaFrankincenseHeliotropePatchouliTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbergrisOpoponax

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tolu Balsam and Patchouli. 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

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer4

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerSpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of BergamotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men69

Unisex22

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#8,893

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSpectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste Challenge Re/Fresh opens with a sharp burst of birch bark and green cardamom, creating a crisp, cooling sensation that instantly cuts through warm weather. As the initial spray settles, herbal notes of oregano and rosemary take over, giving the heart a dry, kitchen-spice sharpness rather than a synthetic citru…

Reviews →

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot by Alûstre is a fragrance for women and men. Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Cardamom, Bergamot, Cumin, Labdanum and Pomelo; middle notes are Cinnamon, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Peach;…

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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, Challenge Re/Fresh or Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot?

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot takes 6 of 7 categories. Challenge Re/Fresh is rated 3.67/5 from 211 votes; Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot is rated 4.21/5 from 58 votes. Choose Challenge Re/Fresh for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Challenge Re/Fresh or Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot?

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot lasts longest (Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot 76/100, Challenge Re/Fresh 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Challenge Re/Fresh or Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot?

Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot projects furthest (Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot 61/100, Challenge Re/Fresh 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Challenge Re/Fresh and Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tolu Balsam and Patchouli.

Is Challenge Re/Fresh or Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot is the stronger pick. For winter, Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot is the stronger pick. Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Challenge Re/Fresh and Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot?

Challenge Re/Fresh has top notes of Birch and Cardamom, heart notes of Oregano and Rosemary, a base of Tolu Balsam and Patchouli. Spectre 575 - 149 Shadows Of Bergamot has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Cumin and Labdanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Frankincense, Heliotrope and Patchouli.