Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne vs Bergamot & Neroli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 833 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

Chanel

4.25803 votes

Rank #32,013 CitrusGreen

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66%scent match

Closely related

Bergamot & Neroli

Woods of Windsor

3.5830 votes

Rank #20,559 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bergamot & Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne2/5

Bergamot & Neroli2/5

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Bergamot & Neroli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot & Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneChanel

Bergamot & NeroliWoods of Windsor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 803 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 57%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

803 votes

25%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBergamot & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

white floral30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart1-3 hrs

NeroliPetitgrainSpicy Notes

Base3-5 hrs

MuskTonka Bean

Top

NeroliLemonCitrusesBergamot

Heart

Lemon VerbenaRosemary

Base

MuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Citruses and Neroli. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night10

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women12

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,013

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBergamot & NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne delivers an exceptionally pure burst of sparkling sunshine. Jacques Polge built this around radiant Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and bitter green petitgrain. It opens bright and bracing. The initial alcohol flash vanishes within seconds, revealing chilled citrus oils and dewy neroli…

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Bergamot & Neroli by Woods of Windsor is a straightforward, bright citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with an sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange blossom before settling into a soft, woody, and herbal musk. This clean composition is suitable for both men and women, especially during hot summ…

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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, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Bergamot & Neroli?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 803 votes; Bergamot & Neroli is rated 3.58/5 from 30 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bergamot & Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Bergamot & Neroli?

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 42/100, Bergamot & Neroli 40/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Bergamot & Neroli?

Projection is very close: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne 43/100, Bergamot & Neroli 43/100 for sillage.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Bergamot & Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Citruses and Neroli.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne or Bergamot & Neroli better for summer or winter?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear; Bergamot & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne and Bergamot & Neroli?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau de Cologne has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. Bergamot & Neroli has top notes of Neroli, Lemon, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Rosemary, a base of Musk and Woody Notes.