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Spiced Bergamot vs Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal

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

Updated 1,730 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Spiced Bergamot

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal

    Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Spiced Bergamot2/7
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal5/7
Ratings & consensus
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal
Community sentiment
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal
Longevity
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal
Sillage & projection
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal
Value for money
Spiced Bergamot
Versatility
Spiced Bergamot
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Spiced BergamotMarks & Spencer
Narciso Eau de Parfum CristalNarciso Rodriguez
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%
3.82/ 5 · 1,665 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerNarciso Eau de Parfum CristalRating 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

31%Love
38%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,378 votes

Category winnerNarciso Eau de Parfum CristalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNarciso Eau de Parfum Cristal

SillageNarciso Eau de Parfum Cristal

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%
white floral100%
musky91%
floral83%
powdery74%
amber65%
woody56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, musky 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
FreesiaOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
MuskRoseWhite FlowersJasmine
Base
CashmeranAmberCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom and Musk. 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
Summer71
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSpiced BergamotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex46
Women41
Men1
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,023

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews110

Category winnerNarciso Eau de Parfum CristalHigher 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 …

Reviews →

A soft white-floral musk with a powdery, clean finish, Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal leans airy rather than dense. Freesia, orange blossom and bergamot give it a bright opening, then the rose-musk heart settles into cashmeran, cedar and amber. It suits shoppers who want an elegant everyday floral musk that feels polis…

Reviews →
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, Spiced Bergamot or Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal?

Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal takes 5 of 7 categories. Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes; Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal is rated 3.82/5 from 1,665 votes. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Spiced Bergamot or Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal?

Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal lasts longest (Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal 65/100, Spiced Bergamot 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiced Bergamot or Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal?

Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal projects furthest (Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal 52/100, Spiced Bergamot 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spiced Bergamot and Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Spiced Bergamot or Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiced Bergamot is the stronger pick. Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiced Bergamot and Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal?

Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar. Narciso Eau de Parfum Cristal has top notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk, Rose, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, Amber, Cedar and Benzoin.

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