Fragrance comparison

Lime Blossom and Bergamot vs Deep Violet

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Deep Violet

Macott Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #71,987 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deep Violet
Choose it for a floral and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot1/1

Deep Violet0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

Deep VioletMacott Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

aquatic61%

floral100%

green92%

yellow floral84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both yellow floral, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet LeafBergamotLavenderCoriander Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Violet LeafCarnationNarcissusAmbergrisOsmanthusTuberoseBasilOrrisLime (Linden) BlossomCO2 Extracts

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Deep Violet by Macott Parfums opens with a sharp burst of crushed violet leaf and spicy basil. The initial spray feels cold and green, almost like wet soil after heavy rain. As the top notes quiet down, yellow narcissus and buttery orris emerge, giving the floral heart a dense, slightly waxy texture. A base of ambergr…

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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.

Do Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Deep Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom and Violet Leaf.

Is Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Deep Violet better for summer or winter?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear; Deep Violet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Deep Violet?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf. Deep Violet features Violet Leaf, Carnation, Narcissus, Ambergris and Osmanthus.