Fragrance comparison

Rise & Shine vs Spiced Bergamot

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Rise & Shine

Volaré

4.4010 votes

Rank #31,942 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Spiced Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.7765 votes

Rank #17,942 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spiced Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rise & Shine
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spiced Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rise & Shine2/5

Spiced Bergamot3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rise & Shine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spiced Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Rise & Shine
Value for money: Spiced Bergamot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spiced Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rise & ShineVolaré

Spiced BergamotMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 60%Had 3%Want 38%

3.77/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%

Category winnerRise & ShineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySpiced Bergamot

SillageRise & Shine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value85

Category winnerSpiced BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

green53%

citrus42%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

Precious WoodsSandalwoodCedarAmberGreen TeaMusk

Notes

BergamotWhite FlowersOrange BlossomMuskCedarAmberLemonCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Spiced Bergamot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring43

Summer61

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men12

Unisex46

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSpiced BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rise & Shine opens with a brisk lemon and bergamot splash, lifted by orange blossom and a soft spicy touch from cardamom and coriander. It reads bright, beachy, and easy to wear. The floral heart keeps it airy rather than sweet, while green tea, light woods, and musk give it a clean finish. Based on the available feed…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rise & Shine or Spiced Bergamot?

Spiced Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories. Rise & Shine is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes; Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes. Choose Rise & Shine for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rise & Shine or Spiced Bergamot?

Spiced Bergamot lasts longest (Spiced Bergamot 45/100, Rise & Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rise & Shine or Spiced Bergamot?

Projection is very close: Rise & Shine 42/100, Spiced Bergamot 41/100 for sillage.

Do Rise & Shine and Spiced Bergamot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange Blossom.

Is Rise & Shine or Spiced Bergamot better for summer or winter?

Rise & Shine suits daytime wear; Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rise & Shine and Spiced Bergamot?

Rise & Shine has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar.