Bergamote

I think the magic working in this fragrance is the sheer, uplifting and wonderful ginger. Combined with the bergamot and orange blossoms it creates a great, uplifting scent, full of energy and zing! This is truly unisex. Unlike Tokyo Bloom and Sienne d'orange, which are my favourites but slightly on the feminine side. It smells like an explosion of bergamot and tangy tangerines, fabulous summer scent! I got a sample, and probably if you haven't tried yet, you should order one too! Right now I'm thinking about getting a whole 90ml bottle!

REALLY?!?! What else can one expect from such a nose likeJean-Claude Ellena: Crisp, transparent, clean & juicy bergamot....... Trust me when I say this: THIS & LE LABO'S BERGAMOTE 22 are hands down the two BEST BERGAMOTE frags on the market.... I challenge ANYONE to introduce my nose to something superior!!! These frags are: 1 & 1A in quality....!

Fresh, lovely bergamot. It's what I think we all expect from Ellena, and I do love him. There are no wrong notes. Everything is just enough, nothing is too much. It's an elegant blend. The orange blossom lends a soft sweetness but doesn't take over. Gorgeous but a bit fleeting. Would be great in spring and summer.

This is a sketch for the later De Bachmakov from the brand. Very comfortable to wear and quite enjoyable for spring/summer

Rather lovely, this one. It begins with a nice clear blast of bergamot with a little ginger and a touch of rhubarb and green notes supporting it. It radiates for about an hour before it settles down to being a skin scent. I can't honestly say I smell musk at any point but it is very delicate once it becomes a skin scent. It does have that Ellena hallmark of class about it and the blend is excellent. There is a crispness, a lovely citric clarity about it. It's refreshing. The only trouble is the longevity, or rather the lack of it. I get a bit over three hours from it before there's just a hint of gentle green notes like vetiver blowing in the breeze. Definitely worth trying.