Fragrance comparison

Germe di Riso vs Lime Blossom and Bergamot

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Germe di Riso

Vivasan

3.673 votes

Rank #63,361 VanillaLavender

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27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Germe di Riso
Choose it for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Germe di Riso1/4

Lime Blossom and Bergamot3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Germe di Riso
Sillage & projection: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Value for money: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Germe di RisoVivasan

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityGerme di Riso

SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

lavender92%

floral84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

yellow floral100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafCyclamenJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarAmberOakmoss

Notes

Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet LeafBergamotLavenderCoriander Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Lime Blossom and Bergamot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Germe di Riso opens with a soft mix of lavender and bergamot, then moves into a light floral heart with violet leaf, cyclamen and jasmine. The vanilla base gives it a smooth, slightly powdery finish. It wears as a gentle fresh-floral scent with airy aquatic and ozonic touches. If you like clean fragrances that stay cl…

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Lime Blossom and Bergamot by Marks & Spencer presents a crisp, botanical composition centered on classic British garden aromas. The scent opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot accented by sharp coriander leaf, delivering an immediate green, aromatic lift. Soon, the yellow floral sweetness of linden blossom unfol…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Germe di Riso or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 3 of 4 categories. Germe di Riso is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Germe di Riso for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Germe di Riso or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Germe di Riso lasts longest (Germe di Riso 60/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Germe di Riso or Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, Germe di Riso 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Germe di Riso and Lime Blossom and Bergamot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot and Violet Leaf.

Is Germe di Riso or Lime Blossom and Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Germe di Riso suits day or night wear; Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Germe di Riso and Lime Blossom and Bergamot?

Germe di Riso has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf.