Bergamot

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is one of perfumery's most beloved and versatile citrus ingredients, grown almost exclusively along the sun-drenched Calabrian coastline of southern Italy. A hybrid believed to descend from the bitter orange and the lemon, the bergamot fruit is prized not for eating but for the extraordinarily refined essential oil cold-pressed from its rind. Its cultivation and harvest remain largely artisanal, contributing to its reputation as one of the most precious citrus ingredients in the world. Olfactorily, bergamot occupies a unique position: it is simultaneously citrusy and floral, bright yet refined. Its characteristic scent profile blends the zesty lift of lemon and orange with a delicate, slightly powdery floral facet — a combination that gives it the distinctive quality most recognisable as the defining aroma of Earl Grey tea. This dual nature makes it extraordinarily harmonious in fragrance compositions, softening the sharpness of other citruses while lending freshness and elegance to heavier floral or woody bases. Bergamot has been a cornerstone of perfumery since the earliest Eau de Colognes and continues to open some of the world's most celebrated fragrances. It blends effortlessly with neroli, jasmine, vetiver, and musks, functioning as both a luminous top note and a unifying thread through a composition. At Fragrenza, our bergamot-led collection showcases this extraordinary ingredient in finely crafted dupes of iconic luxury fragrances — bringing world-class scent within easy reach.

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Musk4212 Sandalwood3275 Patchouli3251 Jasmine3166 Amber2927 Vanilla2776 Rose2106 cedar1964 Vetiver1820 Lemon1671 Mandarin1655 tonka bean1409

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Bergamot

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As top note

1881 Sport

1902 Freesia & Coton

1981 Indigo for Men

1981 for Guess Men

4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser

Acqua Di Gio Absolu Instinct

Acqua Di Gio Essenza

Acqua Di Gio Homme

Acqua Di Gio Profondo

Acqua Di Gio Special Blend

Alien Eau Extraordinaire Eau de Toilette

1881 Essential

As heart note

La Vie est Belle Spring Bouquet Lancôme

Acqua Fiorentina

4 - The Black Hoodie Eau de Performance

Emperor Extrait EXTRAIT

Eternal Moss

Hannibal

Intrigo Devastante

King

Melrose Place EAU DE PARFUM

Rush of Unicorns

Tommy Weekend Getaway

Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz Guerlain Eau de Toilette

As base note

Sublime Vanille

Extrait de Musique - Violon Basse 16

Mi Fa Reminiscence Eau de Parfum

Délire de Voyage - Epicentro

The City Collection - Pear