Fragrance comparison

Crème de Bergamot vs Man

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #22,851 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crème de Bergamot takes 2 of 3 categories.

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.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Crème de Bergamot2/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crème de BergamotFor the Scent of It

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityCrème de Bergamot

SillageCrème de Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMint

Heart

Indian JasmineCustardViolet

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Indian Jasmine and Violet. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,498

PerfumerMichael Schrammel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,851

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Crème de Bergamot or Man?

Crème de Bergamot takes 2 of 3 categories. Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Bergamot or Man?

Crème de Bergamot lasts longest (Crème de Bergamot 80/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crème de Bergamot or Man?

Crème de Bergamot projects furthest (Crème de Bergamot 50/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème de Bergamot and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Indian Jasmine and Violet.

Is Crème de Bergamot or Man better for summer or winter?

Crème de Bergamot suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème de Bergamot and Man?

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. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.