Bergamot-ion theme
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In this theme
There is one thing we noticed after dealing with perfumes for more than a decade: some fragrant materials smell best during seasons when plants they come from thrive. So the ideal time to savor a citrus perfume is summer. During winter months (that's our observation as well) citrus notes tend to be shy and sleepy.
For mid summer we picked the best bergamot perfumes by various outstanding perfume houses we stock.
"Something with bergamot" is a very popular request. However, it's a classic, very versatile top note - so it happens to be in around 60% of the formulas. Bergamot has a pleasant (and not compromised by the use in cleaning products) citrus aroma. It seamlessly fits into floral, amber, gourmand and woody compositions, hence its popularity. But this way searching for a bergamot themed perfume turns into a quest - the note is everywhere but formulas built exclusively around this fleeting citrus note are rare.
In this edit there are perfumes for reference as well as examples of how bergamot can be styled with fresh woods, soft incense and amber. There is even a perfume where bergamot aroma is coming from an entirely different plant.
Swedoft shaded the juicy citrus with a surprising choice of a drop of smoky oud. The effect is a sensation of cleanness but as if you washed your skin with tar soap.
In this perfume you experience an unusual combination of bergamot and incense, like the sudden sound of a child giggling and breaking the solemn silence in a church.
Perris is a house who set some classic material as the main theme of a perfume. They also always go for the best materials they can source from around the world. For Bergamotto Di Calabria they acquired special "sponge extraction" bergamot oil from the Capua in South Italy. In this region the traditional artisans still perform the extraction manually. Each fruit is sliced in half, the pulp removed, and the rind impressed on a natural sponge in a circular motion to collect the essence. The bergamot rind extract obtained with this method has the most delicate and complex aroma, with a hint of jasmine.
J.U.S. are working on an open formula basis so with Gingerlise we know the bergamot content: 10%. It's quite present in the fragrant space of this perfume. However, ginger in this blend tends to draw more attention with bergamot used to make the root's aroma juicier.
This classic amber perfume has a lot of bergamot presence in the opening. A citrus intro before the balms and resins gives retro ambers a lovely delicious glow.
Inspired by the Algerian sea coast in high summer this perfume has a lot of delicious bergamot sweetness adding carefree vibes and sunny mood. The citrus rests on fresh herbs and a sea breeze accord – which do not overwhelm it but on the contrary support it.
In this perfume bergamot is shaded with black tea and dark earthy cashmeran - and voila it's not a sunny citrus but a meditative, fresh breeze with a bit of petrichor.
