Bergamote is a citrus aromatic fragrance that launched in 2003. Created by the incomparable Jean-Claude Ellena, it features top notes of bergamot and ginger; middle notes of orange blossom and green notes; and base notes of musk and rhubarb. It is the divine evocation of the Calabrian sun and recalls peaceful moments sheltered from the sun under the branches of the bergamot tree. Bergamot blended with the spiciness of ginger becomes spicier and more gourmand. Delicate orange blossom underlines the floral facets, while leafy greens, in contrast, stirs up bewitching freshness. Bergamote shows that a classic creation can become contemporary and original. It is an eau de toilette, edt.
THE DIFFERENT CO. BERGAMOTE REVIEWS
Fragrantica: "Fresh, lovely bergamot. It's what I think we all expect from Ellena, and I do love him. There are no wrong notes. Everything is just enough, nothing is too much. It's an elegant blend. The orange blossom lends a soft sweetness but doesn't take over. Gorgeous but a bit fleeting. Would be great in spring and summer."
Fragrantica: "This is just great bergamot without any extra sweetness. It’s great for summer, and also for all seasons as an office morning cologne."
Fragrantica: "A really zingy, fizzy, uplifting bergamot. Combining bergamot with ginger and rhubarb gives it a lemongrass and lemon sherbet feel. It’s really fresh, bright and naturalistic. It’s the shining first light of a luscious green spring. Fragrantica: Rather lovely, this one. It begins with a nice clear blast of bergamot with a little ginger and a touch of rhubarb and green notes supporting it. It radiates for about an hour before it settles down to being a skin scent. I can't honestly say I smell musk at any point but it is very delicate once it becomes a skin scent. It does have that Ellena hallmark of class about it and the blend is excellent. There is a crispness, a lovely citric clarity about it. It's refreshing. The only trouble is the longevity, or rather the lack of it. I get a bit over three hours from it before there's just a hint of gentle green notes like vetiver blowing in the breeze. Definitely worth trying."
Fragrantica: "Bergamote by The Different Company is a straight forward delivery on a promise. The bergamote is the star while the musk, rhubarb, neroli, and ginger all serve as cusions propping up the main attraction. I do not generally favour citrus scents because they tend to read as cleaning fluid or sweaty smelling on my skin (sometimes, confusingly, both). However, this has been expertly composed to bring out green and woody notes in the bergamote rendering this an exquisitely bright and wearable scent. Lives for up to eight hours on the skin and will be subtly enjoyed by the person sitting next to you."
Fragrantica: "REALLY?!?! What else can one expect from such a nose likeJean-Claude Ellena: Crisp, transparent, clean & juicy bergamot....... Trust me when I say this: THIS & LE LABO'S BERGAMOTE 22 are hands down the two BEST BERGAMOTE frags on the market.... I challenge ANYONE to introduce my nose to something superior!!! These frags are: 1 & 1A in quality....!"
Fragrantica: "I think the magic working in this fragrance is the sheer, uplifting and wonderful ginger. Combined with the bergamot and orange blossoms it creates a great, uplifting scent, full of energy and zing! This is truly unisex. Unlike Tokyo Bloom and Sienne d'orange, which are my favourites but slightly on the feminine side. It smells like an explosion of bergamot and tangy tangerines, fabulous summer scent! I got a sample, and probably if you haven't tried yet, you should order one too! Right now I'm thinking about getting a whole 90ml bottle!"
Fragrantica: "A lovely clear bergamot scent with bright jolts of ginger. This is spectacular in summer. The wood notes with bergamot do make this rather unisex: It isn't strictly masculine or feminine, but I would say leans towards the clean crisp variety we have come to recognize from Calvin Klein and from men's colognes. It never becomes completely masculine, though, remaining clear and crisp. An excellent fragrance with a simple approach that is sadly lacking in some of the complicated, over-worked scents being released these days."
