Fragrance comparison

Modern Spirit vs Wildflower Bergamot

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Modern Spirit

Tom Tailor

3.7311 votes

Rank #53,975 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Wildflower Bergamot

Illume

3.002 votes

Rank #60,665 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern Spirit takes 3 of 3 categories.

Modern Spirit
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wildflower Bergamot
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Modern Spirit3/3

Wildflower Bergamot0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Modern Spirit
Sillage & projection: Modern Spirit
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modern Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modern SpiritTom Tailor

Wildflower BergamotIllume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 14%Want 27%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityModern Spirit

SillageModern Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

citrus90%

tropical80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesBergamotMango

Heart

Orange BlossomAmberWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotLemonMango

Heart

White Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mango, White Flowers and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter50

Day100

Night43

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerModern SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modern Spirit by Tom Tailor opens with a splash of fresh water notes and bright bergamot, cut by the juicy sweetness of ripe mango. As the scent settles on skin, a bouquet of orange blossom and white flowers emerges, warmed by a soft amber layer. The base rests on a powdery mix of musk, vanilla, and smooth sandalwood.…

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Illume Wildflower Bergamot is a clean, airy citrus floral that starts with bright bergamot and lemon, then turns softly fruity (mango) before settling into gentle woods. The white floral heart keeps it light rather than syrupy, and the cedar and sandalwood base reads smooth and tidy. It suits easy daytime wear and clo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Modern Spirit or Wildflower Bergamot?

Modern Spirit takes 3 of 3 categories. Modern Spirit is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Wildflower Bergamot is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Modern Spirit for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wildflower Bergamot for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Modern Spirit or Wildflower Bergamot?

Modern Spirit lasts longest (Modern Spirit 73/100, Wildflower Bergamot 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern Spirit or Wildflower Bergamot?

Modern Spirit projects furthest (Modern Spirit 56/100, Wildflower Bergamot 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern Spirit and Wildflower Bergamot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mango, White Flowers and Sandalwood.

Is Modern Spirit or Wildflower Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Modern Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Modern Spirit and Wildflower Bergamot?

Modern Spirit has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Wildflower Bergamot has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mango, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.