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Italian Bergamot vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 32 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Italian Bergamot

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Je t'aime Jane

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Italian Bergamot2/4
Je t'aime Jane2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Italian Bergamot
Sillage & projection
Je t'aime Jane
Value for money
Je t'aime Jane
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Italian Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Italian BergamotNasamat
Je t'aime JaneBella Freud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityItalian Bergamot

SillageJe t'aime Jane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value50
Category winnerJe t'aime JaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
yellow floral69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeCoconutPeachLemon
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangTuberose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk
Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,836

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerItalian BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Italian Bergamot opens brighter and creamier than the name suggests, with lemon and mandarin softened by coconut and peach. As it settles, tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang bring a plush white-floral heart, while vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk give it a warm, powdery finish. This reads as a floral-citrus with a s…

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Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…

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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, Italian Bergamot or Je t'aime Jane?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Italian Bergamot is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Italian Bergamot for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Italian Bergamot or Je t'aime Jane?

Italian Bergamot lasts longest (Italian Bergamot 80/100, Je t'aime Jane 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Italian Bergamot or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, Italian Bergamot 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Italian Bergamot and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Italian Bergamot or Je t'aime Jane better for summer or winter?

Italian Bergamot suits daytime wear; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italian Bergamot and Je t'aime Jane?

Italian Bergamot has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Coconut, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

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