Bergamot Perfumes & Colognes

Bergamot fragrance note

534 fragrances in the SCNTMIX catalog feature bergamot. Each links to its full profile with notes, performance, dupes and layering pairs.

Bergamot is a citrus fruit grown mainly in Calabria, southern Italy, and its peel oil is one of the most used materials in perfumery. It smells bright, slightly bitter and floral, less sharp than lemon and more refined than orange.

Because it is so fresh and versatile, bergamot opens a large share of all fragrances, from classic colognes to modern fresh blues and even rich orientals, where it adds lift before the warmer notes arrive. It is also the main scent of Earl Grey tea.

Bergamot is a top note, so it is strongest in the first minutes after spraying. Fragrances built around it are best for daytime, the office and warm weather. Spray a bergamot-heavy fragrance over a woody or musky base to make the freshness last longer.

Bergamot colognes and fragrances for men

  • Parfums de Marly Greenley — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: 7.2/10 community longevity rating
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  • Armani Acqua di Giò — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 4-6 hours
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  • Parfums de Marly Percival — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Al Haramain Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu — Bergamot as a top note · Extrait de Parfum · Longevity: Good
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  • Dior Sauvage — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 6-8 hours
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  • Amouage Interlude Man — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: 9.3/10 community longevity rating
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  • Dior Fahrenheit — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 8-10 hours
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  • Prada Luna Rossa Carbon — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 7.2/10 community longevity rating
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  • Xerjoff Naxos — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Louis Vuitton L'Immensité — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Al Haramain Amber Oud Carbon Edition — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Amouage Dia Man — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 7.6/10 community longevity rating
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  • Parfums de Marly Pegasus — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Al Haramain Detour Noir — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Amouage Lyric Man — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Creed Aventus — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: 10-12 hours
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  • Creed Viking — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: Good
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  • Creed Bois du Portugal — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Hugo Boss Boss Bottled — Bergamot as a top note · EDT · Longevity: 6.4/10 community longevity rating
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  • Montblanc Explorer — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Creed Absolu Aventus — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa — Bergamot as a top note · EDC · Longevity: Moderate
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  • Amouage Journey Man — Bergamot as a top note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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Bergamot perfumes for women

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Unisex bergamot fragrances

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Bergamot perfume FAQ

What does bergamot smell like?

Bergamot smells bright and citrusy with a slightly bitter, floral edge. It is the scent that flavours Earl Grey tea.

Why does the bergamot in my fragrance fade quickly?

Bergamot is a top note made of light, fast-evaporating molecules, so it is strongest in the first 15 to 30 minutes. Fragrances that pair it with woods, musk or ambroxan keep a fresh feel for longer.

What should I layer with a bergamot fragrance?

Bergamot layers well over woods, musk and vetiver, which extend its freshness, and with lavender or neroli for a classic cologne feel. Check the pair in MixMode before you buy.

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