Fragrance comparison

Lime Blossom and Bergamot vs Silk

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Silk

Andrea Maack

3.5385 votes

Rank #19,057 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silk takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silk
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot1/4

Silk3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

SilkAndrea Maack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.53/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

19%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

26%Dislike

4%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySilk

SillageSilk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLime Blossom and BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

ozonic92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

green69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both ozonic and aquatic

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 LeafSoil TinctureLemon TreePapyrusLime (Linden) BlossomCitrusesMagnoliaFreesiaVanilleAmber

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

Summer73

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,057

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSilkHigher 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…

Reviews →

Andrea Maack Silk is a clean floral woody musk that moves away from typical powder profiles. It leans heavily on violet leaf and crisp papyrus, making it ideal for mild spring days. The scent offers a green, botanical freshness that sits closely on the skin rather than projecting loudly.

Reviews →

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, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Silk?

Silk takes 3 of 4 categories. Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Silk is rated 3.53/5 from 85 votes. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silk for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Silk?

Silk lasts longest (Silk 66/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Silk?

Silk projects furthest (Silk 70/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Silk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom and Violet Leaf.

Is Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Silk better for summer or winter?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Silk?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf. Silk features Violet Leaf, Soil Tincture, Lemon Tree, Papyrus and Lime (Linden) Blossom.