Fragrance comparison

Crème de Bergamot vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask

O Boticário

3.6216 votes

Rank #48,838 CitrusGreen

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crème de Bergamot2/3

Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crème de BergamotFor the Scent of It

Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%

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

6%Love

69%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCrème de Bergamot

SillageTie

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%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose

Heart

VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood

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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night8

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#48,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCrème de BergamotHigher 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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Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…

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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 Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Crème de Bergamot takes 2 of 3 categories. Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Bergamot or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Crème de Bergamot lasts longest (Crème de Bergamot 80/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crème de Bergamot or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

Projection is very close: Crème de Bergamot 50/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100 for sillage.

Do Crème de Bergamot and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Indian Jasmine and Violet.

Is Crème de Bergamot or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?

Crème de Bergamot suits day or night wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème de Bergamot and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?

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. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.