Fragrance comparison

Crème de Bergamot vs Valiance

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Crème de Bergamot

For the Scent of It

4.119 votes

Rank #39,498 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Valiance

Spirit Of Kings

4.2818 votes

Rank #40,425 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Crème de Bergamot
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Valiance
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Crème de Bergamot2/4

Valiance2/4

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

ValianceSpirit Of Kings

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

4.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

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

61%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityValiance

SillageValiance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerCrème de BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

Pink PepperBergamotLavenderPeachGeranium

Heart

Bulgarian RoseVioletMagnoliaPeonyIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaAmberWhite WoodIncenseMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, 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

Spring78

Summer33

Fall78

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,498

PerfumerMichael Schrammel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,425

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

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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Spirit Of Kings Valiance opens with a juicy splash of ripe peach dusted in brisk pink pepper and fresh bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a plush bouquet of Bulgarian rose, powdery violet, and creamy jasmine. The foundation rests on a cozy base of golden amber, warm vanilla, and sub…

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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 Valiance?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Crème de Bergamot is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Valiance is rated 4.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Crème de Bergamot for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Valiance for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crème de Bergamot or Valiance?

They last about the same: Valiance 82/100, Crème de Bergamot 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Crème de Bergamot or Valiance?

Valiance projects furthest (Valiance 70/100, Crème de Bergamot 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crème de Bergamot and Valiance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Indian Jasmine and Violet.

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

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

What are the notes in Crème de Bergamot and Valiance?

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. Valiance has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Peach, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Violet, Magnolia and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Wood and Incense.