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Dimo4kin – :
Simple bergamot perfume in the way most of the Aqua Allegoria line is…like most citrus perfumes this doesn’t last long…but I could keep spraying this forever – so it’s a good thing the bottle is BIG!…one of the best this line has to offer…
hecata – :
From the reviews a lot of people seem to get the toilet cleaner scent that I get with Herba fresca instead. With this Bergamote Calabria the main notes on my skin are mostly musk cardamom and woody, in that order.
It can be quite sweet, for me, so probably more of a night time option.
plaidlaid – :
Something has to go terribly wrong for me to dislike any citrus-focused scent, especially on hot summer days like today, so it’s no suprise that I really like Bergamote Calabria as well: it’s a classic citrus, nothing groundbreaking, but really nice and well-made. I like the way the bergamot note is interpreted here: not too bitter, but a bit sweetened, which goes together very well with the ginger and other mild spicy accords. The lack of bitterness makes it less realistic, but also more wearable – and the opening is bright and sparkling enough to satisfy any citrus lover. Of course it doesn’t last long, but for a summer cologne it’s not too bad. I wouldn’t mind a little decant to add to my growing collecion of citrus choices – I feel I can never get enough slight variations on that theme. But just because I love the category so much, I don’t think I’ll ever need a full bottle; this one just doesn’t stand out among my many citrus favourites.
sergio2704 – :
This is a beautiful scent for summer daytime based on a soft, delicate, sub-sweet bergamot note but it is totally feminine.
Everything in this scent is soft and light. Even the dominant bergamot is toned down from the natural citrusy smell and it’s well mixed with non-spicy cardamom, traces of ginger, and a sub-sweet floral vibe, probably from the petitgrain and the musk which feels very delicate white musk.
The longevity is moderate. The scent stays close to the skin most of the time but it’s not a skin scent. Overall it’s a beautifull summer feminine scent.
apofis – :
I loved the opening of this scent. Recently, I am obssesed with the aroma of bergamot and everything started with a cuppa amazing Earl grey tea. And I thought that if this fragrance stays in this way I am having a FB. Unfortunately, the middle stage and the drydown turned very masculine on my skin. And even it is a very nice scent I really don’t want to smell like man. So, advice for the ladies who want fresh summer scent – taste it first, before purchasing to avoid disappointments.
priligyBunc – :
Swoon! So pleasant and soft. A new forever favourite.
Dediceentesia – :
So far, I’ve only tried it on tester paper (I’ll update this review once I’ve tried it on skin). For now, I’m not getting any sweetness whatsoever. We’re dangerously close to household cleaner territory at the moment. It’s VERY citrusy and ONLY citrusy. No wood, no leather, no spice… just citrus. Here’s hoping that it’s more interesting on skin.. otherwise, I have a very expensive bottle of room spray.
UPDATE:
After having worn Bergamote Calabria – I’m back to say that I was wrong about it… sort of.
The opening is literally a 100% citrus bomb. I can’t sense anything else at all and it’s borderline uncomfortable. As it dries down, it softens a bit and becomes a lot more pleasant and wearable. It’s still A LOT of citrus, but it warms up to something quite pretty. Sillage & longevity are quite low.
In my opinion, this would make a really good “morning” perfume to perk you up.. and it would be great for wearing to the gym.
ViasLevitra – :
I love bergamot scents in general so this was a win for me. Smells very pleasing on my skin, not overwhelming or medicinal, just fresh and bright. I prefer unisex scents, so the “masculine” aspects some reviewers have noted don’t bother me at all (as a middle aged woman). I prefer to wear this on warm, sunny days, especially if I can be outside in lighter clothing. It’s typically cold in my office, year round!
WAS4115 – :
Nice scent and affordable price (85AUD for 75 ml) . My only complaint is about the bottle’s cap, it feels that is gonna crack when i remove it
Anna-Saga – :
This is nice in cold season, too. Sweet and warm. It’s a surprise!
boykostart – :
Sparkly bergamot and spices which quickly dry down to a very woody musk base.
This is very nice and more suited to the average male fragrance user due to those base notes, which render it dry and quite austere.
This fragrance is as if someone took a classic eau de cologne and smartened it up for the modern man.
Igarant – :
A very fresh citrus summer scent. Nice and vibrant. Enjoyable to wear.
Вера 20 – :
I tried Bergamote Calabria on skin at a local department store today. The bergamot note is easy and light – it’s almost the polar opposite of Shalimar’s monolithic citrus-slap of bergamot. There’s a nice hint of ginger, and a dash of sweetness – perhaps an effect of the white musk with the almost floral petitgrain note. I don’t find it as masculine as some reviewers – if anything, it leans feminine. It’s nice enough, but somewhat inconsequential. Caveat – I’ve been unimpressed by most of the Aqua Allegorias to date.
KroshkaENOT1984 – :
Found it beautiful on the blotter, unfortunately on my skin it got a horrible, warm, nauseating, cardamom mess.
Had to wash it off after an hour because it was just too overwhelming. Sadly not fresh at all.
kulibin – :
It is just raw pulviscular big-bergamot+some-woods.
Smell like a cold serious sad cologne/aftershave for men of the 70s/firsts80s.
сукин сын – :
It’s too masculine for my taste. Acqua di Parma had a better one of those.
It’s not bad, but a little boring.
Just a simple citrusy masculine fragrance.
bigtroll – :
Honestly if this is going to the creative level of all future Aqua Allegoria releases then the line needs to be discontinued NOW. The worst release in the line since “Limon Verde”.
I dont want to give this a score out of respect to this great house!
qep210intitytek – :
Lemony scent, quite intense, no delicacy at all. It even reminds me of a house cleaning, citrus scented product. Big disappointment.
Pavel Krestov – :
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.
AlodoHadeReon – :
Crisp, green, fresh citrusy bergamot with a nice minty/medicinal twist due to the coriander and ginger, well balanced out by soft, round and clean white musks. Bergamote Calabria has a beautiful Eau de Cologne vibe with an interesting twist. As is the case with most Aqua Allegorias, the longevity is that of an EdC/EdT depending on your skin and body chemistry.
konus98 – :
Nice but too Cologne ! A mix of citrus, orange zest and a touch of musky ginger ! Not bad réalised but extremely poor longevity. L Homme Idéal Cologne is better than this one .