Bergamotto di Positano

[JUNE 2024] (purchased August 2023) Biting, effervescent, tart freshie similar to the impression of key lime with a yeast-y, dough-like sweetness that grounds the scent with weight. Summery, solar-y brightness/sharpness to this perfume. I think the seaweed/calone-esque undertones of Bergamotto Di Positano (which perhaps gives it that 'yeast'-y impression) is enough that it doesn't turn me off but gives enough depth that I don't have to spend near $300 on Roja Dove's Oceania. The dough-like marine-vanilla sweetness is actually the base of this perfume so you will have this part linger at its very end. The bright-tart bergamot lasts a good enough time, as my skin amplifies balsams and eats up citruses quickly. I can find this fragrance a bit un-sweet, so I often layer with Hermessence's Myrhh Eglantine. I will say though, I can almost *taste* the tartness of Bergamotto Di Positano. I don't really "envision" an image besides the blindingly bright sun, bright blue sky and bright white sand with sparkling waters when I smell this one but that's alright. The impression of this perfume is as bright a yellow as they chose for the 10ml's label. Sillage is notable (you will notice if a crowd will huddle nearer to you, or move away from you.) Longetivity is... okay (but note I do spoil myself often with heritage and niche-level goods.) Very good deal for $45AUD. If you consider not spending much on masculine perfume but want something with clear quality, the 10ml for $45ml is worth it. And if you really want a good deal for masculine classics, just get a 100ml Boucheron Homme EDP ($74AUD.)

This is a happy vacation scent, and thankfully it doesn't conjure up the crowded, sweaty Mediterranean beaches of today. Instead, you are transported to a time past, maybe the late 1950s, wherein you've just arrived at a swanky hotel in Capri in an Alfa Romeo convertible, and you're headed to the pool area where you will sip iced green tea as you enjoy the sweet-salty (but mostly sweet) seabreeze while taking in the Rat-Pack vibe. Bossa nova is playing in the background, and when you turn around you realize that it's not piped-in music but there's a live band playing. You might even spot someone that looks uncannily like Grace Kelly. BdP is sophisticated for sure, but it is not as aristocratic as some of the other Floris offerings. Instead, there is a coziness and softness, perhaps suggested by the combination of vanilla and creamy orange blossom, complemented by a sweetish amber note. I actually get very little of the bergamot after the initial boozy blast, which is really quite piquant and even sour, something I don't mind. For 90% of the time though, it is marine-vanilla-citrus, linear but oh-so evocative and sensuous. Definitely a worthy (and necessary) addition to the Floris line-up.

This is not a bergamot fragrance, this is an excellent vanilla and musk dominant scent with hints of bergamot, wood and salt. I find myself reaching for this one so frequently when going to work, I keep it in my office. It's perfect in this scenario because a couple sprays on the neck doesn't shout loud enough to announce that you are wearing anything, and in this day and age when people at work are sensitive to fragrances, you won't have them complaining that you are wearing strong cologne. If I'm heading anywhere after work where I want it to be louder and more present, I simply pump on another 5-7 sprays and it then projects and draws compliments. I love the house of Floris for a couple reasons. First, the understated British elegance of their compositions, and second, they are still and independent house with tons of history and tradition. They have formulas hand written on paper which is so old school when everyone else is being gobbled up by massive corporate conglomerates. I will continue to support the independent traditional house of Floris 🇬🇧 ××××××××××××××××××××××× Scent 90/100 Performance 65/10 ×××××××××××××××××××××××

A really nice, salty Bergamot that is sweet and has some depth in the drydown, due to added gourmand notes vanilla, some assorted spices and ginger. Bergamot tends to be overused in summer scents. I even put off sampling this one because of the name, Bergamotto di Positano. But where I live our summers are short and in a few weeks we will be in Fall weather....my window for testing is limited. I’m glad I’m wearing it today. Performance is average, a few good hours before turning to a skin scent. For a summer citrus aquatic, you won’t find better unless something artificial is added like iso e super. Bergamotto di Positano smells really natural, and that’s the trade off I prefer. What I don’t like is the size of the bottles. With no other choice but to buy a 100ml retail bottle, it’s likely I will never own this wonderful scent. My collection is already too big and I usually only buy smaller sizes. If Floris ever decides to release this in 30ml or 50ml, I would be first in line.

I have just received a sample of this perfume, i love Floris for their history and bottle design the DNA of this brand is just great however out of the 50 or so fragrances in their arsenal only 2 fragrances stand out unfortunately i wish i loved more scents from this prestigious house, the 1st fragrance is Santal and the second is BdP. It reminds me of sitting on the beach with just a little Hawaiian tropic tanning lotion on your body and sipping your favorite summer cocktail somewhere in Italy. 8/10.