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vozdvig – :
Very beautiful fragrance with a dominant note of freshly cut bergamot along with neroli that dries down into a sweeter bergamot with some amber in the background. It’s very fresh and has a slight aquatic ambience to it. It reminds me oddly of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino/4711 Eau de Cologne and also Le Labo’s Bergamot 22, though I think that this is probably better than both of them. Sillage is moderate while longevity on my skin is also moderate at about 4 hours (though I wore this duting a really hot day, so longevity is probably better in cooler weather).
4/5
Wiki – :
Overall performance great!!!
assasin82 – :
Easily one of my top 5 fragrances. Definitely has that “niche” take on it with the quality and smell you get from Tom Ford, Chanel, and Creed. I realize TF and Chanel aren’t niche but quality, yes. A citrus take with some anamalic musk and flowers. Divine and a fragrance nobody else will be wearing when in public. Lasts throughout the day and easily one of my longest lasting fragrances. Looking forward to trying Fineapple. Amongst waves wasn’t my forte, but I think Fineapple will be my next purchase and excited to try it. Vanilla silk, another one on the radar for winter. A stand-alone fragrance or great for layering.
lemolombCam – :
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.
cvf4 – :
When i bought Amongst Waves, i was also given a free sample of this. It is a damn nice fragrance and has a nice masculine citrus feel and it only took me a few seconds to realize what it reminded me of- John Varvatos Artisan Black. I find striking similarities. I was even contemplating getting a bottle of this too but the performance, on my skin at least, was way below average. It seems most people have better performance with this one but fortunately for my wallet, it didn’t jump off my skin like i was hoping. Very nice though!
safar – :
So immediately smelling this it reminded me of something I had smelled before. Within a few minutes it came to me just as clear as crystal years ago when sampling many niche fragrances I was intrigued by an offering from Bond No. 9,it was Eau de New York!
Bergamust and EDNY are leaves from the same tree. They have some differences in structure but the smiliarities are easily identifiable.
Definitely give this one a try! Smells great and lasts all day long. Perfect I would say for Spring Summer and Fall.
Molpeng – :
Bergamust is probably the most popular offering of Gallagher Fragrances, and it’s an interesting take on a freshie concept that deviates significantly from the normal experience, mainly since the bright, citrus opening is relatively limited and gives way to a dry down that’s more mixed.
Specifically, the fragrance opens with bergamot and then orange blossom is added in with cedar, ambroxan, iso super E, and musk. The cedar, ambroxan, iso super E, and musk all sort of blend together and begin to first overtake the brightness of the bergamot. In this respect, it’s distinct from much of what’s out there on the market that stays relatively bright and citrus-dominant in the dry down.
Not quite for me, but a great concept as far as taking the top out rather early and providing a different sort of freshie experience.
7 out of 10
Anya1686 – :
I purchased the Gallagher Fragrances Core Series Discovery Set for $32 after shipping. It was supposed to contain 7 2.5 mL samples and it actually came with 9. There were the 7 from the Core Series, plus Tobacco Silk and Tulip Silk.
I think the Gallager Fragrances Discovery Sets are priced very well and if more houses had such reasonable discovery sets, I would be able to sample many more niche/indie houses.
This reminds me of some niche fresh fragrance, I can’t quite remember which one. It may be Diptyque L’eau de Neroli or a Frederic Malle, either Bigrade Concentree or Cologne Indelibile. (If I figure out what I’m thinking of, I will edit this review.)
Whatever it reminds me of, I like Bergamust. It smells “niche” and I feel it leans more feminine than masculine, although I think most men would have no problem pulling this off.
As far as notes, I get mostly bergamot, orange blossom, and musk. This stays closer to the skin, but the testing I’ve done so far has shown it has decent longevity on my skin.
andrew900 – :
Probably the best from his 2016 collection, fresh aromatic aquatics are not known for Their performance, this one checks off the boxes. Great longevity and projections…it’s even better outdoors. Buy this one and won’t be disappointed.
tafilord – :
I’m going full Gall(review 1/8). This is a fragrance perfect for espadrilles, chino pants and white t-shirts. Bergamusk is doubtless and 2nd to none in the 1st place. It’s an accomplishment even if its intent is not to compete. With the entire pacific ocean seemingly on your arm, how can you lose? This is not your little brother’s aquatic fragrance. You wont find a human being in your city or state with this smell unless you’re Daniel Gallagher himself. Aromatics aren’t usually known for their longevity but what keeps this strong and sturdy are the clean linen-like white florals. The orange blossom note has the spirit of Neroli Portofino and Dilettante. When you swim in the Bergamusk, there are no lifeguards. It’s very possible that you could drown in this stuff.
yermakov_d – :
Prayers have been answered! Til now, the Venn diagram of 1) Unisex-Aquatic, 2) Lasting Citrus, and 3) Performant had drawn a null value. And to do all that without Calone, was a hat-trick. Less than 6 hours elapsed, between trying Gallagher’s Bergamust, and my ordering a full bottle online.
Bergamust opens with Lime-Bergamot, which one would expect from its name. Marine notes join the party a few minutes in. If you’re a fan of Jean Claude Ellena perfumes (Hermes Jardin series / Frédéric Malle), then the ISO-E dry down will speak to you. Whether pelagic paradise or riparian R&R, this is the perfect Outdoor scent.
Daniel was kind in including a sample of Amongst Waves, which is even better! Need to order Gallagher’s sample set. Something tells me a call to the Financial Advisor is in order, as this House will undoubtedly require me to cash in stock.
zotochka – :
I really like this as far as a scent…it is youthful, fresh, invigorating, cheerful, juicy…the opposite of what I look for in a perfume for myself…LOL. For a young adult man, this would be great…it seems to last a long while and gives off a positive masculine vibe.
Lozman70 – :
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.
michael005 – :
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
NancyTk – :
Another sample acquired from a Fragrantica giveaway thanks to the lovely Mr. Gallagher.
Opens with a burst of bergamot and a bit of orange flower, with the musk scent (and a pinch of cedar) becoming more prominent in the dry-down.
ko1988 – :
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