10 of the best bergamot fragrances

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria eau de toilette, €69.95

Acqua di Parma’s Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria pays homage to the region of Calabria where bergamot is found in abundance. The scent captures the smells of the wild landscape with fresh citrus, fruit and floral accents together with red ginger and cedarwood.

Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien eau de parfum, €98

Annick Goutal’s Eau d’Hadrien is one of the brand’s best-selling perfumes. Inspired by the Tuscan landscape, it immediately captures the smell of citrus fruits under the Mediterranean sun. Fresh notes of Sicilian lemon, grapefruit, ylang-ylang and cypress are used with bergamot for a clean, fresh scent.

Le Labo Bergamote 22 eau de parfum, €148

Le Labo uncovers bergamot’s complexity with its Bergamote 22 perfume. Here bergamot is used with the floral accords of petitgrain, bitter grapefruit and sweet of amber and musk for a distinctive fragrance. This is a great unisex fragrance that puts bergamot at its heart.

Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot eau de parfum, €210

Tom Ford’s Venetian Bergamot is an ode to the ‘prince of citrus’. The fragrance combines the sun-drenched notes of bergamot with sandalwood, tonka and black peppercorn to give a rich, warm and slightly spicy note to the perfume.

Floris Bergamotto di Positano eau de parfum, €174

Fresh bergamot, sparkling mandarin and warm marine notes create a special unisex citrus perfume that evokes the warmth of a Mediterranean breeze. With base notes of warm amber, wood and ginger, the fragrance has a warmth that carries you through to the evening.

Jo Malone Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense, €86

While many bergamot fragrances are light and refreshing, Jo Malone’s Oud & Bergamot cologne shows how bergamot can be paired with a heavier scent to reveal new olfactory dimensions. Hypnotic, smoky oud is central to Middle Eastern fragrance traditions, and when teamed with bergamot and orange it becomes even more hypnotic and alluring.

Byredo Palermo eau de parfum, €150

Inspired by the rich history of the city of Palermo, Byredo’s fragrance is full of fresh citrus notes that evoke Sicily’s citrus groves. Sicilian Bergamot, fresh musk, rose absolute and ambrette flower create a perfect unisex fragrance that captures the essence of summer.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria eau de toilette, €54.95

Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is a special tribute to a special ingredient: bergamot. The fragrance transports the wearer to a Calabrian bergamot orchard with sun-soaked fruits and hot sun on the skin. Designed to reflect the multifaceted scent of bergamot, the perfume uses complimentary notes such as cold spices and petitgrain for a fresh, vibrant and sunny fragrance.

Acqua di Santa Maria Novella, price on request

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was founded in Florence in 1612. Its Acqua di Santa Maria Novella fragrance remains one of the brand’s oldest and best-known perfumes. Originally commissioned in 1533, the fragrance offers fresh citrus notes with a base of Calabrian bergamot.

Armani Privé Eau de Jade, price on request

Armani Privé Eau de Jade is Giorgio Armani’s reinterpretation of eau de cologne, designed to capture the radiance of a Mediterranean morning. An olfactory ode to Calabrian bergamot, it captures its blend of bitter orange and lemon notes to perfection. Accords of Tunisian neroli, Madagascan pepper and vetiver are used for an indulgent take of a timeless classic.