Fragrance comparison

Cologne Intense vs Jardin Bergamota Calábria

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cologne Intense

Houbigant

3.75257 votes

Rank #27,500 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Jardin Bergamota Calábria

Ciclo Cosméticos

4.0022 votes

Rank #46,729 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne Intense takes 4 of 6 categories.

Cologne Intense
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jardin Bergamota Calábria
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cologne Intense4/6

Jardin Bergamota Calábria2/6

Ratings & consensus: Jardin Bergamota Calábria
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cologne Intense
Sillage & projection: Cologne Intense
Value for money: Jardin Bergamota Calábria
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cologne Intense
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne IntenseHoubigant

Jardin Bergamota CalábriaCiclo Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 61%Had 7%Want 31%

Category winnerJardin Bergamota CalábriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

257 votes

36%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCologne Intense

SillageCologne Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value90

Category winnerJardin Bergamota CalábriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

rose80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

floral50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Petitgrain ParaguaySicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonIndian JasminePink PepperLavender

Base6-8 hrs

MateIncense

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotBlood OrangeSicilian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliRoseLily of the Valley

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberSandalwood

Category winnerCologne IntenseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall95

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,500

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,729

PerfumerThomas Seifert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCologne IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Cologne Intense reinvents the traditional morning splash by giving classic citrus real staying power. The opening hits with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, green petitgrain, and sunlit Calabrian bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. A few minutes in, the initial citrus bite softens into herbal lavender and…

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Jardin Bergamota Calábria by Ciclo Cosméticos delivers an immediate jolt of sunny Italian citrus. The opening hits fast. Tart Calabrian bergamot, juicy blood orange, and bright Sicilian lemon pop with mouthwatering sharpness. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy citrus settles into soft floral territory. Green neroli and…

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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, Cologne Intense or Jardin Bergamota Calábria?

Cologne Intense takes 4 of 6 categories. Cologne Intense is rated 3.75/5 from 257 votes; Jardin Bergamota Calábria is rated 4.00/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cologne Intense for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jardin Bergamota Calábria for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne Intense or Jardin Bergamota Calábria?

Cologne Intense lasts longest (Cologne Intense 62/100, Jardin Bergamota Calábria 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne Intense or Jardin Bergamota Calábria?

Cologne Intense projects furthest (Cologne Intense 56/100, Jardin Bergamota Calábria 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne Intense and Jardin Bergamota Calábria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Neroli.

Is Cologne Intense or Jardin Bergamota Calábria better for summer or winter?

Cologne Intense suits daytime wear; Jardin Bergamota Calábria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne Intense and Jardin Bergamota Calábria?

Cologne Intense has top notes of Petitgrain Paraguay, Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Tarragon, Indian Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Mate and Incense. Jardin Bergamota Calábria has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.