Fragrance comparison

Pink Pepper vs Spiced Bergamot

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pink Pepper

Marks & Spencer

3.99111 votes

Rank #17,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Spiced Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.7765 votes

Rank #17,942 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Pepper takes 5 of 8 categories.

Pink Pepper
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spiced Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pink Pepper5/8

Spiced Bergamot1/8

Ratings & consensus: Pink Pepper
Community sentiment: Pink Pepper
Longevity: Pink Pepper
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pink Pepper
Versatility: Spiced Bergamot
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Pepper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink PepperMarks & Spencer

Spiced BergamotMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%

3.77/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%

Category winnerPink PepperRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

29%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerPink PepperMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPink Pepper

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPink PepperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotWhite FlowersOrange BlossomMuskCedarAmberLemonCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall63

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Spring43

Summer61

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night28

Category winnerSpiced BergamotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men12

Unisex46

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#17,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPink PepperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink Pepper by Marks & Spencer offers a bright, cheerful mix of sparkling citrus and gentle spices built for relaxed daytime wear. The opening bursts with sunny bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a lively sprinkle of pink pepper and leafy petitgrain. As the brightness softens, clean white flowers, jasmine, and sweet ora…

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Marks & Spencer Spiced Bergamot is an aromatic spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus and soft floral warmth. It begins with a lively burst of zesty bergamot and tangy lemon, quickly accented by dry, piquant cardamom. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent softens into sweet orange blossom and delicate white …

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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, Pink Pepper or Spiced Bergamot?

Pink Pepper takes 5 of 8 categories. Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes; Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Pepper or Spiced Bergamot?

They last about the same: Pink Pepper 46/100, Spiced Bergamot 45/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pink Pepper or Spiced Bergamot?

Projection is very close: Pink Pepper 41/100, Spiced Bergamot 41/100 for sillage.

Do Pink Pepper and Spiced Bergamot smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Pink Pepper or Spiced Bergamot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spiced Bergamot is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiced Bergamot is the stronger pick. Pink Pepper suits daytime wear; Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Pepper and Spiced Bergamot?

Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar.