Italian Bergamot

Put this one off for a long time. Bought it and Mediterranean Neroli, both in the new version bottles. I think they claim they’re more concentrated versions. Not sure if that’s true; never tried the 4.2oz clear bottle versions. At any rate, I slightly prefer Mediterranean Neroli. It has a little bit more fun factor to it. You just feel like you smell great with it. With Italian Bergamot, it is also quite nice, but it retains a more “classic” appeal. It’s like a very nice citrus aftershave to me. Very gentlemanly and becoming. It wouldn’t be my first recommendation for someone under 21, unless they were very mature. This is a good office fragrance. First time I wore it, I received a compliment. It’s non-offensive, unless you absolutely oversprayed. To me, it’s a business casual, but I think you could wear this formally. I’ll probably wear this year round. But if I were going to be outside in the freezing cold, I’d probably get something a little heavier. Glad I got it. Safe blind buy if all you read sounds good to you; I looked at everything online. The only thing I thought was different was it this was a little more sour of bergamot than expected and wears a little heavier.

The best bergamot I've tried along with AdP Bergamotto di Calabria and ahead of Bergamote 22, especially if looking for a realistic bergamot rather than a citrus blend. Naturally, both AdP and Zegna's share longevity issues though Italian Bergamot is longer lasting on my skin. Wonderful bergamot opening and elegant musky drydown, this is less bright than both Acqua di Bergamotto and Bergamotto di Calabria and easily wearable year round. If I were looking for a bergamot around this price category I'd pick this over Bergamote 22 and any other competitor I can think of. Still, I'd rather keep an eye for discounts as it's a crowded category.

One of my friend called this fragrance "Posh guy in a bergamot field" and I agree with that. Bergamot in this one is very real, green, bitter and sharp for top notes which makes it fresh and clean like oldie aftershaves. Dry down is a very smooth and soft soapy vibe with citrus sorbet-like sweetness which to me is a very pleasant relaxing clean smell. I find this one very very versatile to use as long as the vibe of the outfit and situation is "classy". Crisp linen shirt and blazer with suede loafer is the go-to outfit to go with this fragrance however I wore it to my friend's wedding and it still works just fine.

Really disappointed by Italian Bergamot. What the hell were they thinking when they created this and decided to sell it for that high price? It is nothing special but a very sharp citrusy scent that lasts for an hour or two and projects poorly. Citrus is not an expensive ingredient, they could at least have made it better for the sack of the brand. Indonesian Oud is the only price-worthy scent from this house IMO. Don't waste your money on this one! If you live in Sweden and want to swap my bottle with something that you have got, let me know. Scent: 4/10 Longevity: 3/10 Projection: 3/10

Quality perfume, very well constructed and a wonderful clean and fresh scent. No trace of a chemical nightmare! Just good ingredients. But it really only lasted 3 hours before becoming a skin scent. So, I feel it's a great office scent where you do not want to overwhelm people. Colleagues rated this between 7-8/10......a consistently safe and nice smelling choice. 8/10 for scent 6/10 for performance (longevity) But this works in your favour for where this needs to be used, it's not for the "club"........ Flacon 10/10, love the robustness of the bottle and the magnetic cap.