Fragrance comparison

Spiced Bergamot vs Legend

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Spiced Bergamot

Marks & Spencer

3.7765 votes

Rank #17,942 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Legend

ÄRIÂZ

5.001 votes

Rank #49,907 CitrusFruity

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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Legend
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Spiced Bergamot2/4

Legend2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legend
Sillage & projection: Legend
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

Spiced BergamotMarks & Spencer

LegendÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLegend

SillageLegend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSpiced BergamotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

AppleLemonBergamotStar Anise

Heart

PlumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

MuskAmberDriftwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Musk and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex46

Women41

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Legend by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp, icy burst of lemon and apple that instantly wakes up the senses. As it settles, a clean, woody backbone of driftwood and oakmoss emerges, providing a grounding, masculine edge. This 2025 release is designed for men who appreciate a crisp, modern scent that feels both refreshing and …

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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 Legend?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes; Legend is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Legend for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Bergamot or Legend?

Legend lasts longest (Legend 80/100, Spiced Bergamot 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Bergamot or Legend?

Legend projects furthest (Legend 50/100, Spiced Bergamot 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Bergamot and Legend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Musk and Amber.

Is Spiced Bergamot or Legend better for summer or winter?

Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear; Legend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Bergamot and Legend?

Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar. Legend has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Plum, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber, Driftwood and Oakmoss.