Fragrance comparison

Lime Blossom and Bergamot vs Whispers of Innocence

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

Lime Blossom and Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.333 votes

Rank #60,608 Yellow FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Whispers of Innocence

House Of Sillage

3.5583 votes

Rank #18,244 Yellow FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whispers of Innocence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot
Choose it for a yellow floral and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whispers of Innocence
Choose it for a yellow floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lime Blossom and Bergamot2/5

Whispers of Innocence3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lime Blossom and BergamotMarks & Spencer

Whispers of InnocenceHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.55/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

27%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityWhispers of Innocence

SillageLime Blossom and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value17

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%

honey92%

beeswax84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both yellow floral and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Lime (Linden) BlossomViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

BeeswaxEgyptian Jasmine

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanilla

Category winnerWhispers of InnocenceLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall37

Winter26

Day100

Night29

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#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerWhispers of InnocenceHigher 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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Whispers of Innocence by House Of Sillage opens with a bright splash of green violet leaf and breezy lime blossom, giving off the crisp scent of fresh spring foliage. As the initial spray settles, dense beeswax and rich Egyptian jasmine take over, coating the airy petals in thick, golden sweetness. The base dries down…

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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 Whispers of Innocence?

Whispers of Innocence takes 3 of 5 categories. Lime Blossom and Bergamot is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Whispers of Innocence is rated 3.55/5 from 83 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 Whispers of Innocence for a yellow floral and honey character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Whispers of Innocence?

Whispers of Innocence lasts longest (Whispers of Innocence 61/100, Lime Blossom and Bergamot 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Whispers of Innocence?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot projects furthest (Lime Blossom and Bergamot 65/100, Whispers of Innocence 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Whispers of Innocence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom and Violet Leaf.

Is Lime Blossom and Bergamot or Whispers of Innocence better for summer or winter?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot suits daytime wear; Whispers of Innocence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lime Blossom and Bergamot and Whispers of Innocence?

Lime Blossom and Bergamot features Lime (Linden) Blossom, Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender and Coriander Leaf. Whispers of Innocence has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Beeswax and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber and Vanilla.