Fragrance comparison

Spiced Bergamot vs Gold Crystal Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Spiced Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.7765 votes

Rank #17,942 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Gold Crystal Edition

Jacques Battini

3.2815 votes

Rank #61,195 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Spiced Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gold Crystal Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Spiced Bergamot2/4

Gold Crystal Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Spiced Bergamot
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Crystal Edition
Sillage & projection: Gold Crystal Edition
Value for money: Not scored
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

Spiced BergamotMarks & Spencer

Gold Crystal EditionJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%

3.28/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerSpiced BergamotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityGold Crystal Edition

SillageGold Crystal Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotWhite FlowersOrange BlossomMuskCedarAmberLemonCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomOrangeBergamot

Heart

CardamomPepperNutmeg

Base

CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Spiced Bergamot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer61

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night28

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex46

Women41

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#61,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSpiced BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Gold Crystal Edition by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and orange that quickly grounds itself in a spicy, wood-heavy heart. This woody chypre leans into a traditional masculine profile that feels appropriate for the office or casual day wear. The blend of cedar and amber ensures it remains stable…

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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, Spiced Bergamot or Gold Crystal Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes; Gold Crystal Edition is rated 3.28/5 from 15 votes. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gold Crystal Edition for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Bergamot or Gold Crystal Edition?

Gold Crystal Edition lasts longest (Gold Crystal Edition 63/100, Spiced Bergamot 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Bergamot or Gold Crystal Edition?

Gold Crystal Edition projects furthest (Gold Crystal Edition 60/100, Spiced Bergamot 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Bergamot and Gold Crystal Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar.

Is Spiced Bergamot or Gold Crystal Edition better for summer or winter?

Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear; Gold Crystal Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Bergamot and Gold Crystal Edition?

Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar. Gold Crystal Edition has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.