Marks & Spencer
Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic
Lime Blossom and Bergamot vs The Ginza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lime Blossom and BergamotChoose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The GinzaChoose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lime Blossom and Bergamot2/4
The Ginza2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Ginza
- Sillage & projection
- Lime Blossom and Bergamot
- Value for money
- Lime Blossom and Bergamot
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Ginza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & SpencerThe GinzaShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%
4.16/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
42%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Ginza
SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLime Blossom and BergamotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
ozonic92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
green69%
aquatic61%
citrus100%
yellow floral92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both yellow floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet LeafBergamotLavenderCoriander Leaf
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotSweet OrangeViolet LeafLemonJapanese CitrusesMarjoram
Heart
RoseLime (Linden) BlossomJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodCedarMuskBrown sugarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Lime Blossom and Bergamot, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall6
Winter6
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,608
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#46,313
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe GinzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLime 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 →Shiseido's boutique offering starts with a bright, crisp splash of Japanese citruses and bergamot before settling into a clean, soapy floral bouquet. The heart revolves around lime blossom and ylang-ylang, creating a delicate green freshness that avoids the heavy sweetness of typical white florals. On skin, it mimics …
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 The Ginza?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; The Ginza is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose Lime Blossom and Bergamot for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Ginza for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or The Ginza?
The Ginza lasts longest (The Ginza 65/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or The Ginza?
Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, The Ginza 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lime Blossom and Bergamot and The Ginza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf and Bergamot.
Is Lime Blossom and Bergamot or The Ginza better for summer or winter?
Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear; The Ginza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lime Blossom and Bergamot and The Ginza?
Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf. The Ginza has top notes of Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Brown sugar.
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