Fragrance comparison

Lime Blossom and Bergamot vs So Earthy

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

So Earthy

Zenami

3.001 votes

Rank #68,027 Yellow FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
So Earthy
Choose it for a yellow floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot4/4

So Earthy0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lime Blossom and Bergamot
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

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

So EarthyZenami

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLime Blossom and Bergamot

SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

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%

yellow floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both yellow floral, sweet and green

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

Top

YuzuViolet Leaf

Heart

MimosaLime (Linden) Blossom

Base

VetiverOakmossIris Butter

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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,027

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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So Earthy opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus alongside crisp, wet violet leaf. As the initial spray settles, fluffy mimosa flowers and sweet linden blossom bring a honeyed yellow floral center. The base rests on damp oakmoss, smoky vetiver, and creamy iris butter that grounds the leafy greenness. It wears quiet o…

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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, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or So Earthy?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot takes 4 of 4 categories. Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; So Earthy is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose So Earthy for a yellow floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or So Earthy?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot lasts longest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100, So Earthy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or So Earthy?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, So Earthy 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lime Blossom and Bergamot and So Earthy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom and Violet Leaf.

Is Lime Blossom and Bergamot or So Earthy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lime Blossom and Bergamot and So Earthy?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf. So Earthy has top notes of Yuzu and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mimosa and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Iris Butter.