Fragrance comparison

Crème de Bergamot vs Sexy Boy Essence

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Boy Essence

Jeanne Arthes

3.8015 votes

Rank #52,415 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crème de Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crème de Bergamot
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sexy Boy Essence
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crème de Bergamot3/4

Sexy Boy Essence1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crème de Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Crème de Bergamot
Value for money: Sexy Boy Essence
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

Sexy Boy EssenceJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%

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

40%Love

13%Like

33%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCrème de Bergamot

SillageCrème de Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSexy Boy EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

floral100%

aromatic91%

lavender83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

musky56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, musky and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMint

Heart

Indian JasmineCustardViolet

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LinenMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaLavenderViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Sexy Boy Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,498

PerfumerMichael Schrammel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Sexy Boy Essence by Jeanne Arthes captures the refreshing simplicity of freshly washed cotton drying under a bright spring sun. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of crisp linen, frosty mint, and sparkling bergamot that immediately clears the air. As the initial citrus chill softens, gentle lavender, powde…

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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 Sexy Boy Essence?

Crème de Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories. Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Sexy Boy Essence is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sexy Boy Essence for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Bergamot or Sexy Boy Essence?

Crème de Bergamot lasts longest (Crème de Bergamot 80/100, Sexy Boy Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crème de Bergamot or Sexy Boy Essence?

Crème de Bergamot projects furthest (Crème de Bergamot 50/100, Sexy Boy Essence 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème de Bergamot and Sexy Boy Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, musky and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Violet and Musk.

Is Crème de Bergamot or Sexy Boy Essence better for summer or winter?

Crème de Bergamot suits day or night wear; Sexy Boy Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crème de Bergamot and Sexy Boy Essence?

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. Sexy Boy Essence has top notes of Linen, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Lavender and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and White Woods.