Fragrance comparison

Man vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,377 ratings analysed

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #35,950 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man2/5

Bergamot Neroli Cologne3/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Value for money: Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot Neroli Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cypress and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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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, Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Man lasts longest (Man 56/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cypress and Guaiac Wood.

Is Man or Bergamot Neroli Cologne better for summer or winter?

Man suits daytime wear; Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.