Bergamust

Wow! I actually love this scent so much that I finally joined Fragrantica to start my reviews with it. I can't believe how beautiful this composition is. I almost melted the first time I smelled it. Bergamust is definitely the standout fragrance in the sample pack I ordered from Mr Gallagher and a standout fragrance in general. I actually just ordered a full bottle. It's that good! What does it smell like? To my nose, it smells EXACTLY like a summer beach vacation. It's so “real” smelling that it is unbelievable. I smell sunscreen. I smell the salty ocean mist in the air. I smell the flowers along the side of the path down to the beach. I smell the palm trees off in the distance. I think I even smell the vegetation growing on the sand dunes. Absolutely fantastic smelling scent. How's the performance? I used only 3 sprays from the sample and I could smell it well into the evening and even when I awoke the next day. And it's very cold here in NJ right now. Imagine when it's warm outside? Suffice to say, I have zero complaints about performance. I've been on a fragrance kick lately sampling everything from Amouage to Imaginary Authors to By Killian and I have to say this is niche quality through and through. One of the first scents to truly blow me away since Creed Aventus (still my signature scent). Other scents I've loved lately are Amouage's Beach Hut and Lyric Man and Parfums Vintage's inspirations of Baccarat Rouge 540 (Sunset In Heaven) and Straight To Heaven By Killian (Bois De Mystere). I really dig John Varvatos Artisan as well which this sort of reminds me of. But where Artisan is more of a clean clothes kind of scent, this is more of an all encompassing summer scent. Absolute perfection in a bottle! EDIT: The sprayer on the bottle I received was faulty but the company actually sent out a new bottle. Really great customer support. Highly recommend this house!

Update Below! I picked up some samples from Gallagher Fragrances. I will be reviewing the rest I have as I wear them. Bergamust is the first one I chose to wear, I live in MD so right now we are having some really hot weather. Bergamust in my opinion is a perfect warm weather summer scent. It is just fresh, clean and crisp. This scent opens to a strong bergamont scent somewhat like Mugler Cologne but still different enough to notice that they are not the same. I enjoy the smell of this one, when it dies down the projection is not a beast like some other colognes I have worn but I think it being a summer scent you don't want something that is to strong with the heat. I wore this through my workout and still could smell it about a foot away from my arm. Now about 3 hours later I would say it has dried down to a nice skin scent that can still be smelled if someone got into close quarters or if I walked by them or even in an elevator together. My only complaint would be the longevity I think it will probably last around 5 to 6 hours max on my skin. That isn't bad but I know some people who will want and expect more. Update: Bergamust will now forever be a cologne I own, I wore this while proposing to my now Fiancee, as she loved the scent and wanted me to wear it out to our dinner. It really is a great scent and fit the occasion while walking through the mountains next to the river after our dinner! While walking she even asked me again what it was called because she could still smell it hours after I put it on. Great Scent, just picked up a full bottle, it is a great addition to any collection! I would suggest this cologne for anyone who wants a different clean fresh crisp scent. My ratings on a scale of 1 to 10 are as follows: Overall: 8.63 out of 10 Scent: 9.5 Projection: 8.5 Sillage: 8 Longevity:8.5

2 thumbs way up for Bergamust! I only recently stumbled across this little-known gem in a discussion about the best citrus fragrances and the usual suspects were all mentioned - Xerjoff Nio and 1861 Renaissance, Le Labo Bergamot 22, Frapin L'humaniste, Creed Jardin D'Amalfi and Pure White Cologne, etc... and Gallagher Fragrances Bergamust. Fresh citrus scents are one of my favorite genres, and Bergamust had great feedback from the few reviews I could find, the notes looked great and the price point is excellent so I went ahead and bought a bottle blind. Daniel Gallagher was a pleasure to deal with and he threw in a couple extra samples as well. Long story short, I just got my bottle a few days ago and Bergamust has every right to be mentioned among the best of the best citrus scents! The notes breakdown is very accurate and it all comes across as very bright, juicy, realistic bergamot with a surprising uniqueness to it from the aquatic sea notes mixed perfectly with the cedar and orange blossom, but more interestingly the ambroxan, light iso e super and white amber musk base notes. The result is quite unique for a citrus scent with great performance - likely anchored by the ambroxan, light iso e super and semi-sweet white amber musk. So far I've gotten extremely positive feedback from my wife and even co-workers. If I had to compare it to something, it most reminds me of a bergamot-based, very citrusy Aventus. Not in smell but overall "vibe" of the fragrance. I love it. Absolutely worth a try.

I was given a very generous sample of Bergamust last time I ordered with Gallagher, and I have now opted to buy a full bottle. Bergamust is a very fresh, clean fragrance, something I can't really see anyone objecting to. It opens with a blast of very smooth bergamot along with something that kind of resembles a leathery, sort of "new car" smell that's very pleasant. As it dries, the ambroxan and musks really start to kick in and you wind up with this really nice fresh, slightly sweet, slightly woody, muskiness. To my nose, it almost resembles a little bit of a cross between Aventus and Sauvage, but without the tartness or peppery notes. The stuff is just smooth as silk. Performance wise, it's hard to beat. A few sprays will last you all day easily, in fact I sometimes will get whiffs the next morning. Easy 12 hours+ longevity. It's also quite potent. A few sprays will definitely get you noticed. I went to visit my mother the other day and I was in the car with her, she was wearing a pretty heavy perfume herself, and this stuff just cut right through it. It's a great fragrance at a very fair price, and all of my experiences in dealing with Gallagher have been exemplary. I'm gonna give Bergamust a 9.5. Very pleasant, fresh, versatile fragrance with incredible performance and a great value. I'd honestly rather wear it than some offerings from Creed or Amouage.

This is a great summer scent that leaves you smelling incredibly fresh and clean; It makes me feel like I've just stepped out of the shower. It opens with a bright sparkling bergamot note that is complemented by fresh orange blossom which is carried by a sea breeze. As it dries down musk and cedar become more noticeable. It lasts for about 6-7 hours on my skin, and it has very good projection as well. It is a must try. Overall: 8.5/10