Fragrance comparison

The White vs NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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9%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.0558 votes

Rank #23,865 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood takes 5 of 7 categories.

The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The White2/7

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood5/7

Ratings & consensus: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Community sentiment: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Longevity: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Sillage & projection: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Value for money: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Versatility: The White
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The WhiteThe Sum

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

41%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

SillageNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

white floral60%

woody50%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinLime peelRosemaryThymeSageLavender

Heart

Green TeaBergamotNeroliJasmineBitter Orange BlossomCardamomLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Bell Pepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskIris

InformationalShared notesIris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night19

Category winnerThe WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,865

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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Rosendo Mateu NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, lime peel, and crushed rosemary. As the crisp citrus softens, green tea leaves merge with clean neroli and subtle green bell pepper in the heart. The base settles into smooth sandalwood and light white musk, creating a…

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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, The White or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood takes 5 of 7 categories. The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The White or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

They last about the same: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 64/100, The White 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The White or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood projects furthest (NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 59/100, The White 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The White and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris.

Is The White or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood is the stronger pick. For winter, The White is the stronger pick. The White suits daytime wear; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The White and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

The White features Iris, Smoke and Woody Notes. NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Lime peel and Rosemary, heart notes of Green Tea, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Iris.