Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria

omg OMG this is IT !! This fragrance is EVERYTHING i recently bought this at sephora and it was FATED WITH ME as a fan of bergamot, this BROUGHT ME TO HEAVEN!! When i first sprayed it onto the paper,,, it was a sharp,distinct, but yet SENSUAL bergamot and the warm spicyness really brought me to life.After it dried down,, it made me LIKE it to LOVE it! It was like a gourmet lemon tart but something about it is yet spicy but sensual and the sensualness simply COULD NOT BE DESCRIBEDD.It was a lingering spicyness and sourness but yet so soft,, its like a soft, spicy lemon bed except its not lemon,but the calabrian bergamot.I can definitely smell the warm spicyness of the cardamon when first sprayed, but afterwards the sensualness comes from the mix of the bergamot + the creaminess of the white musk. The woodiness at the end was definitely an extra touch to elevate the sourness of the bergamot, and to give this fragrance a sophisticated touch. In general, I really appreciate how this scent is unisex cos i would LOVE to smell this on men too, definitely not super masculine, but more of a cozy yet sophisticated person, and i would definitely see a man in his 30s wearing a clean white blouse to be wearing this fragrance.Tho i i cant foresee any younger man wearing this, i can definitely see a mature and developed ( but also not old ) man wearing this. In fact, regardless of who is wearing this fragrance, smelling this on someone would give anyone the urge to cuddle into their neck ans give them a WARM BIG HUG!! However, although this fragrance really brought me to heaven, the sillage and longevity was not fantastic. Since i bought this at a sephora store, i got to redeem some things from the many points i have and one of those was those portable refillable bottles.i filled it up with this fragrance and LITERALLY sprayed the ENTIRE bottle in one day but each time i sprayed it it only lasted for 15 mins and the next moment i could only smell it when i put my nose right at it.Maybe its because of the hot and humind weather here in singapore but if i were to give a brief estimation of how long this fragrance lasts, it would be at most 3 hours.So, if you are someone especially particular about longevity, i highly do not recommend this. BUT,,,, good news is this fragrance is rather versatile so i could definitely see myself wearing this in all the seasons,, both during the day as a everyday fragrance,, but also as a sensual and gentle night fragrance;)) OVERALL: my rating would be a solid 9.5/10 GO GET THIS NOW!!:))

COLD & PULPY Bergamot with WHITE MUSK finish. Opens with a burst of multi-faceted bergamot with lime, lemon, bitter, fresh & sour nuances, that transitions into a heart of spicy ginger, all resting on a white musk base with woody tones. While this is predominantly a cold citrus fragrance, however a few hours in to the drydown and it transforms to a sweet white musk with reminders CK One. Moderate projection with better than expected longevity. Contrast to Gatsby 22 Ormonde Jayne: These are different, but there are similarities with bergamot over white musk. BC is much more citrus forward which carries longer into the drydown, and is predominantly a s citrus scent, while G22 is predominantly a white musk scent imo. Both end up at the finish line smelling like CK One Calvin Klein. Contrast to CK One Calvin Klein: It's hard to compare anything to CK One, as it's instantly recognizable, and these are different, but there is a similar soft, sweet musky drydowns. BC is more citrus forward, and outperforms CK One's light performance. Contrast to White Citrus Bath & Body Works: These are different, but there is a similar cold citrus vibe in the opening. WC isn't as complex. BC outperforms. Overall: Above average performance for a citrus scent, with beautiful, unisex scent profile. This is the perfect scent to wear on a hot & humid day. It's a love for me. 10/10. Enjoy!

I love this one. Bought it due to the comparisons to MM's Under the Lemon Trees, which is another favorite of mine, and while I don't think think they are actually very similar (Lemon Trees is a sweeter, less pithy citrus) if you like that one, you'll probably like this too. Where that fragrance is a warm tea with lemon/lime and honey, this one a more spicy-citrus musk. The bergamot here has a citrus-peel zest and sparkle, which is complimented by the spices peeking through--a bit of ginger, the cardamom to my nose is less pronounced. The dry-down with this is a lovely musky that stays close to the skin. It's unisex, inoffensive, classy, fresh, and if you like your citruses to be effervescent and bubbly, and this is likely to hit the spot. Probably not for folks looking for beast-mode performance (but if you are, none of the Aqua Allegoria line is likely to scratch that itch for you). I'm personally not someone who wants to smell like something all day long and frighten the neighbors with my fragrance's nuclear projection, so I'm happy to re-apply or change things up later in the day.

The opening was a sharp, vibrant and luminous bergamot that quickly softened into an aromatic, effervescent and slightly sweet blend which created the perception of a "virgin mojito" or sparkling lemonade on my skin. The fragrance had a soft temperature with a horizontal structure: after the opening it remains stable with minimal evolution. Volatility is high and requires constant reaplication, which is expected from a citrus aromatic profile. Cardamom rounds the heart of the composition, adding a faint but noticeable fresh spiciness that, in my opinion, reinforcess the summer cocktail impression. Projection: Low. Longevity: Low. Sillage: Short. Most noticeable after application. Intimate scent after 1h Reapplication recommended 2h/3h in hot weather. Profile: Citrus Aromatic. One of my favorite compositions from the Aqua Allegoria Collection. One of my favorite fragrances of my entire collection. 100% recommended.

I finally have it and I'm happy! Love at first smell! Finally, a citrus like I've always imagined.. A wonderful juicy refreshing bergamot, without any hint of artificiality, or even worse toilet freshener. Bergamot, which "slapped" me so much that I was salivating :D Yum! I want to eat the bottle lol, no matter how stupid it sounds, but I eat lemons at home just like that, so you can understand my deviation. :D Anyway, in my opinion, longetivity is quite good for a citrus EDT, which we know that citruses are not very persistent and develops into a pleasant warm citrus-woody scent where it gets a little sweeter and I can smell a very gentle whiff of green tea.. In this form and at this stage, I quite reminiscent of Priscilla Presley Indian Summer. They really have something in common, although Priscilla is much sweeter, but still they are a bit like distant cousins.. So a double win for me :))

No doubt about the citrus in this one, it is strong and green and very fresh. Bergamot is always giving me tea vibes, and the ginger is giving that perfect kick to balance it out. Though, the citrus top is almost giving an herbal note, like a lemonbalm, but that might be petitgrain? As I said, I love the ginger, and I love that the base notes are fighting for the spotlight. I am drawn between the exiting woody notes, or a very clean citrus musk. But with the ginger it is leaning a little bit towards the woody, but in a clean and fresh way. The more I smell the more I might get to satisfy my longing after ‘Herba Fresca’ from the same fragrance line that sadly is discontinued. The fragrance is of great quality, and the price is pretty good. Though, the longevity is relatively poor, but that could be said about a lot of citrus fragrances, so I don’t know if I that is relevant to mention.

I liked Acqua di Parma’s version, but found it forgettable, albeit pleasant. This one, however, was an immediate love for me. I think the difference is the petitgrain, as that’s one of my favorite fragrance notes, and it adds a greenness to the freshness of the initial spray. The second time I tried this, I realized the opening smells extremely similar to Gritti’s Pomelo Sorrento. In a direct comparison, Pomelo Sorrento is sweeter, whereas Bergamote Calabria has an easily detectable ginger note. While the opening of this was unisex leaning feminine, I found the dry down to lean masculine. It’s sweet and woody on me, but I prefer the dry down of Pomelo Sorrento for its soft tea note. Even though I do love this, it’s close enough to Pomelo Sorrento that I can’t justify buying an FB when I still have the Gritti.

First impression: explosion of bergamot. Like being hit in the face with a water balloon filled with perfectly ripe but also a little unripe and tart citrus juice. I love it and wanted it immediately. As it dries down it gets more ginger and petigrain which elevates the citrus. It becomes a bit spicy with a clean musk. I'm almost out of Acqu Di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria, and I was considering replacing it with this when spring arrives. I'm no longer considering it, it's going to happen. Scent 8/10 Performance 5/10 P.S. after wearing the whole bottle I still like it but since that time I've tried much better bergamot fragrances. Also worth mentioning I enjoyed the ASP Bergamotto more than this. It's more natural and has more character although this has better performance

Sprayed it in my elbow at the shop, it was such a delicious bergamot with depth!! Very enthusiastically went home, got there less than one hour later, let my partner smell it. "Oh, it was a gourmand wasn't it?" Ah yes, the longevity of citrus. There was only cardamom, ginger and musk left. But at least the drydown is still delicious, and there's something left of it, unlike some other citruses. I had Mandarine Basilic on the other arm and it had almost entirely disappeared, and I tried Orange Soleia in the past and it wasn't better, after two hours they were entirely gone. So I'd say the price is more worth it for Bergamote Calabria. There _is_ a drydown, it's not the longest but it's there, and it's still beautiful.

Simple but stunning fragrance. My 75ml bottle is empty (got through the whole thing in about 5 months) and I can’t afford to purchase a refill yet sadly - when I tested it in store yesterday I was reminded just how much I missed it. Beautiful, juicy, fresh, zesty, yet airy bergamot supported by a delicious concoction of musks and spices, that makes it come across as both sharp and sweet simultaneously. It does not last that long on skin (2-3 hours usually, maybe up to 4 in colder weather) but the scent is so gorgeous I do not mind respraying, and it does have a very good tenacity on fabric - and considering you can cop this for about £55-60 if you know where to look, it’s not at all bad value as well.

As a bergamot lover this really knocked me off my feet upon first smell. Gorgeous, regal, rich and fresh. I couldn't stop smelling the scent strip for hours. It is literally my dream perfume (again, i adore bergamot). I don't mind that it's an intimate skin perfume since i don't like walking around like a perfume bottle and prefer a scent that only people who come near me can smell. Another plus is that the staying power is really good for an EDT in the citrus family. Very suitable for day wear at work or school or meeting with friends. I would wear it any season as a bergamot fanatic, but i guess for most people it's mainly a spring/summer perfume which can also perform well in autumn.

This Italian-style cologne combines classic notes (the signature Guerlain Bergamot, Lemon Petitgrain and White Musks) with more modern, spicy accords (Cardamom, Ginger and Pink Peppercorn). The Brand's website doesn't list any Woody notes in it. It is marketed towards women but it's appropiate for the whole family (grandparents, parents and grandchilden who enjoy this type of fragrances, will apreciate it). It's more classic and more unisex than the Fragrantica ratings might suggest. Regarding perfomance, it's an Eau de Cologne, so apply and re-apply generously before putting on your clothes. Simple, clean, refreshing, citrusy, green, spicy, office-safe, well made, nice.

A largely citrusy fragrance that contains all the luminous magnificence of Calabrian bergamot also known as "the green gold of Calabria", a precious citrus fruit that grows in the southern Mediterranean, kissed by sunlight and the tonic vitality of the sea breeze. Sour, juicy fragrance, sublimated by the spicy notes of exotic cardamom, lively pink pepper, refreshed sweet and pungent ginger, all magically illuminated and toned down by the petit grain of lemon and enhanced by the enveloping and reassuring notes of white musks that emerge voluptuous in the base notes. Fragrance for those who love to immerse themselves in sour and citrus notes.

Well, I am lucky, this stays on me the whole day. This is a perfect fragrance for summer, very delicate, but it's freshness lingers until the very evening. When my husband uses it in the morning, I can still smell it on his shirt, when he comes back from work. It opens with zesty citrus and mild green tea, but this phase lasts less than an hour. The dry-down is very different from the opening, the most stable notes there are cardamon and ginger, but this combination is still pretty fresh and unisex. We used up the 75 ml bottle in 8 months and bought a 125 ml replacement without hesitation. Definitely a keeper:)

This more of a bergamot bomb than an allegoria with an incredible penetration power in all of my pores, amplified by ginger and modulated by tender muscs and a hint of cardamon. I waited more than 2 hours before getting some woody notes, very discrete, too, in front of the power of the citrus here. Longevity on my skin is about 3-4 hours, but I didn't expect more. This degree of green freshness surpasses the one of Guerlain's just discontinued Limon Verde, Bergamote Calabria is supposed to replace. Very nice for getting an extra-fresh spur on some mornings when Habit Rouge Edt doesn't look likely to make it.

This will be my Spring/Summer fragrance, hands down. It opens with juicy, fresh orange/lemon/citrus and then dries down with a fainter bergamont but a slightly woody and cardamom dry down. Sillage and longevity are decent- half a day I would say and perfect for office wear. Also, regardless of the citrus vibe, this is not very sweet at all, which I love- I detest sugary, overly feminine fragrances. As a 50 year old professional woman, I no longer want to smell 21 and frankly shouldn't. This fits the bill very nicely. Absolutely gorgeous, sophisticated and timeless.

Since Habit Rouge l'Instinct was not what I hoped, I needed something other Guerlain. Found this one! Really delicious, refreshing but with a warm base making it not too sharp. Very wearable for men as well, perfectly unisex. I tried lots of citrus fragrances but his one amazes me. Not one dimensional, and you will get lovely wisps later in the day when you don't expect it anymore, very impressed! Next on my list: Nerolia Vetiver and Herbes Troublantes if I dare to afford it :D

This is an extremely well made refreshing cologne type scent thanx to the Calabrian bergamot. The typical aftershave offering but of the highest class. Its v unisex and clean. The cleaniness and powderines is attributable to the musks in the dry down. And the ginger and cardamom notes in the heart uplifts the fragrance. Surprisingly its not that short-lived. Close to skin but descent longevity considering that its an aqua allegoria. Its v good all in all

Amazing blend I really love every single note its very fresh and therapy like smell, I love how its start very citrusy and lemony and then dries down to more light spicy and woody , Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is blind buy for me and I am so glad and extremely happy with the result, I trust Guerlain perfumes enough to buy it based on reading the notes only , I love to discover perfumes through "blind buy" all the time it really so much fun!

This fragrance started my love for perfumes. My dad gave it to my mother for Christmas, and when I smelled it, I immediately fell in love with it. The next Christmas, he surprised me with it. I love everything about it — how simply beautiful it is. It’s easy to wear, but at the same time it has character and tells a story. It’s my go-to summer scent. It’s fresh, feminine, and sweet, yet at the same time spicy and deep.