Fragrance comparison

Chapter I vs Wildflower Bergamot

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chapter I

King of Kings

4.6844 votes

Rank #22,718 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Wildflower Bergamot

Illume

3.002 votes

Rank #60,665 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chapter I takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chapter I
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wildflower Bergamot
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Chapter I3/3

Wildflower Bergamot0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chapter IKing of Kings

Wildflower BergamotIllume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.68/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 71%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityChapter I

SillageChapter I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

marine61%

woody100%

citrus90%

tropical80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, tropical and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMangoWhite RumBergamotCoconut

Heart

Marine notesCoconut MilkWhite Flowers

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLemonMango

Heart

White Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMango, Bergamot, White Flowers and Sandalwood. 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

Summer97

Fall70

Winter33

Day100

Night72

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChapter IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter I opens like a bright tropical drink, with mango, pineapple, coconut and white rum up front, then turns creamier as coconut milk, marine air and white flowers come through. It suits warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes sweet fruity fragrances with a beachy, slightly boozy edge. The feedback is enthu…

Reviews →

Illume Wildflower Bergamot is a clean, airy citrus floral that starts with bright bergamot and lemon, then turns softly fruity (mango) before settling into gentle woods. The white floral heart keeps it light rather than syrupy, and the cedar and sandalwood base reads smooth and tidy. It suits easy daytime wear and clo…

Reviews →

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, Chapter I or Wildflower Bergamot?

Chapter I takes 3 of 3 categories. Chapter I is rated 4.68/5 from 44 votes; Wildflower Bergamot is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chapter I for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wildflower Bergamot for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Chapter I or Wildflower Bergamot?

Chapter I lasts longest (Chapter I 80/100, Wildflower Bergamot 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter I or Wildflower Bergamot?

Chapter I projects furthest (Chapter I 65/100, Wildflower Bergamot 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter I and Wildflower Bergamot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tropical and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mango, Bergamot, White Flowers and Sandalwood.

Is Chapter I or Wildflower Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Chapter I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter I and Wildflower Bergamot?

Chapter I has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, White Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Marine notes, Coconut Milk and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Wildflower Bergamot has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mango, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.