Fragrance comparison

Classics 14.0 vs Crème de Bergamot

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Classics 14.0

Zara

3.4935 votes

Rank #27,164 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Classics 14.0
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Crème de Bergamot
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Classics 14.02/4

Crème de Bergamot2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crème de Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Crème de Bergamot
Value for money: Classics 14.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classics 14.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classics 14.0Zara

Crème de BergamotFor the Scent of It

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 70%Had 19%Want 10%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

11%Like

51%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCrème de Bergamot

SillageCrème de Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerClassics 14.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonVioletBergamotMint

Heart

WatermelonPineappleGrapefruitCassisRose

Base

Watery NotesSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMint

Heart

Indian JasmineCustardViolet

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Mint 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall28

Winter8

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,498

PerfumerMichael Schrammel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerClassics 14.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Classics 14.0 hits the nose with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, tart lemon, and sharp mint. As the top notes settle, a light accord of synthetic watermelon and watery notes emerges, softening the citrus bite without losing its crisp edge. The dry-down stays close to the skin with clean musk and cedar, o…

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Crème de Bergamot opens with bright bergamot, cool mint, and a quick snap of pink pepper. As the top notes quiet down, rich custard and soft violet merge into a smooth floral heart, while Indian jasmine adds body. The base settles into warm sandalwood and clean white musk, making it a cozy option for crisp spring morn…

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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, Classics 14.0 or Crème de Bergamot?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Classics 14.0 is rated 3.49/5 from 35 votes; Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Classics 14.0 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classics 14.0 or Crème de Bergamot?

Crème de Bergamot lasts longest (Crème de Bergamot 80/100, Classics 14.0 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classics 14.0 or Crème de Bergamot?

Crème de Bergamot projects furthest (Crème de Bergamot 50/100, Classics 14.0 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classics 14.0 and Crème de Bergamot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Mint and Sandalwood.

Is Classics 14.0 or Crème de Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Classics 14.0 suits daytime wear; Crème de Bergamot suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classics 14.0 and Crème de Bergamot?

Classics 14.0 has top notes of Lemon, Violet, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Cassis, a base of Watery Notes, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Crème de Bergamot has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Custard and Violet, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.