Spiced Bergamot vs Pink Pepper
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pink Pepper takes 5 of 8 categories.
Spiced BergamotChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pink PepperChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spiced Bergamot1/8
Pink Pepper5/8
- 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
Spiced BergamotMarks & SpencerPink PepperMarks & SpencerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 74%Had 15%Want 11%
3.99/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 66%Had 20%Want 14%
Category winnerPink PepperRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
35%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
65 votes
23%Love
56%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerPink PepperMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPink Pepper
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPink PepperBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral91%
woody83%
aromatic74%
fresh spicy65%
musky56%
white floral100%
citrus92%
soft spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
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 = sharedNotes
BergamotWhite FlowersOrange BlossomMuskCedarAmberLemonCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Pink PepperJasmineLemonBergamotOrange BlossomAmberMuskCardamomVanillaWhite FlowersCedarPetitgrain
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer61
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night28
Spring100
Summer51
Fall63
Winter44
Day100
Night28
Category winnerSpiced BergamotMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,942
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#17,082
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerPink PepperHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarks & 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 →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…
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 Pink Pepper?
Pink Pepper takes 5 of 8 categories. Spiced Bergamot is rated 3.77/5 from 65 votes; Pink Pepper is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes. Choose Spiced Bergamot for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pink Pepper for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiced Bergamot or Pink Pepper?
They last about the same: Pink Pepper 46/100, Spiced Bergamot 45/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Spiced Bergamot or Pink Pepper?
Projection is very close: Spiced Bergamot 41/100, Pink Pepper 41/100 for sillage.
Do Spiced Bergamot and Pink Pepper smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Spiced Bergamot or Pink Pepper better for summer or winter?
For summer, Spiced Bergamot is the stronger pick. For winter, Spiced Bergamot is the stronger pick. Spiced Bergamot suits daytime wear; Pink Pepper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiced Bergamot and Pink Pepper?
Spiced Bergamot features Bergamot, White Flowers, Orange Blossom, Musk and Cedar. Pink Pepper features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
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