Description
Tom Ford launches the new fragrance which belongs to the collection Private Blend presented as unisex edition which blends expressive pepper-based notes with exotic floral notes and creamy woody shades.
VENETIAN BERGAMOT opens with green and tart aromas of bergamot which is surrounded with bitter and cold chords of black pepper and cheerful pink pepper, while ginger enhances sharpness and citrusy scent. The heart mixes warm and intoxicating shades of ylang-ylang combined with gardenia and magnolia. Woody blend of cedar and Californian bay leaf (Pepperwood / myrtle from Oregon / Umbellularia) provides a rougher character to floral aromas, while the finish is provided by warm aromas of sandalwood, tonka, amber and cashmeran.
Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot will be available as 50, 100 and 250ml Eau de Parfum.
Venetian Bergamot was launched in 2015.
rasul – :
What can I say about this one?
Simply a good fragrance. Defenitly something special; but, at the same time not. To make myself clear, okay smells really good, maybe a little too feminine, but I can pass that. However, it is not something that is going to blow your mind. Furthermore, I consider this fragrance mostly floral (it should have been named Venetian Flours). In practicality, definitly for the summer, on a formal or semi-formal wear (for one reason I found this fragrance too formal).
PS:
Have got 2 compliments with it.
qwer1 – :
This is nothing special. More feminine scent. If you want a good Bergamot try Le Labos. If you want the authenticly done smell try the Italian lines from, Zegna, Acqua Di Parma or Bottega Veneta, they do it better.
Kemduarma – :
@Tlund no but santal blush with bergamot
it is santal blush with bergamot after few minutes bergamot fades and dry down is similar to santal blush
I like both
xNero007 – :
Does anyone else think this smells similar to Black Orchid with the chocolate taken out and a big dose of bergamot thrown in? I only get the bergamot for the first 15-20 minutes then it becomes quite floral! In fact, looking at the formulas, they share many of the same notes. It is kind of like a (better) summer version of Black Orchid.
Yarik286 – :
Based on the reviews I was expecting a very feminine fragrance, yet to my nose it’s quite unisex.
My skin chemistry brings out lots of citrus (bergamot and lemon) in the beginning, followed by sandalwood and just a hint of white florals, not enough for me personally.
The whole thing left me with a sour/zingy impression over woody notes, not what I thought it would have been from looking at the notes’ votes.
Average sillage and longevity but my skin eats perfume like nobody’s business:)
tolius1 – :
I have to agree with the reviews that say this is an amazing frag at first. The initial scent is fantastic. Unfortunately, the bergamot fades way too fast. Not only does it leave a very floral scent, but there was something else. Something almost buttery. I couldn’t place it, but my wife summed it up: sunscreen. After a little while, it smells kind of like sunscreen.
There were samples at the Nordstrom store, so definitely test it out on your skin before buying.
BadBlood – :
I find this fragrance quite captivating. Yes, it’s feminine with it’s abundance of florals and probably too feminine for some men to wear, as noted below, although interestingly this scent won the Fragrance Foundation award for best new men’s fragrance last year. White florals are, by their very nature, naturally feminine but there’s enough spice and wood here to add another dimension. There’s a juxtaposition to this fragrance that I just love and I feel quite comfortable wearing it.
The initial spray is fantastic, with a spicy, bergamot-banana, tropically-tinged opening although this is only fleeting before settling down to a creamy, spicy, soft-woody floral although the initial tropical elements do linger ever so slightly in the background throughout the duration. As many have said, it is a shame that the stunning opening doesn’t last longer as it is rather special.
Reading the reviews, it’s clear that people get different things from this so it’s worth a try even if the reviews don’t grab you. On my skin I certainly get the florals but I also get a lot of spice and wood. In fact, I have to be careful not to over-spray as the spices can turn quite bitter on me.
Longevity is great although silage is relatively soft – which is okay by me.
Tom Ford Private Blends are polarising, much like Creed. Expensive, yes and certainly not everyone’s cup of tea but well-presented and often unique. This is one of my favourites from the line.
4702 – :
Tom, PLEASE make a version of this where the top notes stick around and aren’t replaced by the feminine florals! This fragrance got me so excited when i sprayed it on because the opening blast is one of the best that Tom Ford makes, but then I found myself sitting in class incredibly self conscious because the florals came out and this turned super feminine. I’m usually pretty open minded about wearing unisex fragrances with florals in them, but this one is way feminine, which really caught me off guard because the opening didn’t give any indication of that
melkovsv – :
After the initial notes of citrus, I get a lot of white floral. Too far on the feminine side of the spectrum for my tastes.
Xiljga – :
Venetian Gardenia is more appropriate. I smell bergamot for all of about 5 min, then this dries down to a pretty feminine white floral. Lots of gardenia, magnolia, and ylang ylang in the background. It’s very well made but also too feminine for me.
cyncdoudiom – :
I love this fragrance. Its title is misleading, not much of bergamot here, this is a pure creamy gardenia perfume with little to none bergamot. Its longevity and silage are quite good. Not a safe blind buy for a gentleman, this is very sweet and flowery.
*This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.
Gusarquflm – :
This is a nice fragrance, though I do not know if I love it.
It starts out with bergamot. Very clearly, strongly, and suddenly, it disappears.
I then smell the peppers, and in the background ylang-ylang.
The third chord of this fragrance is just ylang-ylang, in my opinion.
In the end, that’s the only thing you can smell.
It performs okay, and has little projection.
Roman.Popov – :
Heavy floral mother scent. I love floral unisex scents but this one is too feminine. Even for me.
vaghiz – :
There’s some sort of musk here that must be responsible for the salty and slightly pissy scent into dry-down. It reminds me quite a lot of recent Alien offerings and I find the synthetics dominate here, the smooth musk base reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle for example, or going back further in time, Dune.
Not my cup of tea I’m afraid!
никита1 – :
this is such a wonderful fragrance, it was love at first smell.
it is possible for both male and female.
at first you kan smell the lemon from the bergamot but as it settles and dry’s down it melts in perfect harmony with the black pepper and wood.
the sillage is just perfect but the longevity is a bit to short for my taste.
ErronoNox – :
A strong, dated floral fragrance which becomes more appealing in the dry down..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0-3 hours – 4 inch projection. This comes out very musky with heady florals. I get little bergamot, instead I get an 80’s feminine floral
3 hours – 5 hours. – Little to no projection. The muskiness fades over time and a more modern creamy base kicks in
5 hours – 9 hours. Close to the skin. A smooth distant Tonka bean and creamy sweetness comes in. This fragrance is now radically different than the start. Smooth, feminine and lovely
This is not your typical bergamot freshie
Very nice drydown
Not for me
expexOwesia – :
This is a great floral fragrance with a strong 30 minute bergamot opening. The heart of this perfume is a very nice ylang-ylang/gardenia combo held up on a creamy and masterfully blended base that imparts texture to the olfactory bouquet.
My thoughts: 1) Not very original but gorgeous nonetheless 2) Definitely not a safe blind buy unless you absolutely love florals… guys beware, the name is misleading 3) longevity and projection are fairly moderate. Is it worth the asking price?….Only your nose and wallet knows or may I say, your nose and purse!
ibngena – :
I’m a huge Tom Ford fan as I love how distinct and pungent his fragrances are. Even his light citrus offerings have quite a punch and they last forever on me. Venetian Bergamot however is the exception. This one is whisper soft and turns almost immediately to a skin sent once applied. This is basically orange (bergamot), vanilla (the tonka bean here is full on vanilla to me) with white flowers with a touch of cedar. It’s pretty linear from the first spray to the dry down and doesn’t evolve much. I get the “creamy” references as many have described and I agree this reminds me of a melted orange/vanilla creamsicle, only I would say this smells more thin and milky than rich and creamy. For a Tom Ford fragrance, this one seems like the odd man out. Its not rich, distinctive, sexy or alluring, rather it runs more safe and a little blah. It also tilts more toward feminine than masculine. One can say this could be a safe work fragrance or a day time, light easy to wear scent. At the end of the day I mildly like this, but I definitely don’t love it.
irvin – :
Tom Ford has many citrus and warm weather scents, but they almost all have major issues (with the exception of Grey Vetiver, which I own and adore) – horrible performance, smelling cheap or boring. None of them really caught my attention enough to justify the price tag, but I always wanted a Tom Ford Private Blend for warmer weather. I always ignored Venetian Bergamot for the warmer offerings by Tom Ford, but once I paid attention and gave it a fair chance I fell in love. In my opinion this is easily the best of all of Tom Ford’s warm weather/citrus scents in the Private Blend. No wonder it won Men’s Luxury Fragrance of the Year at The Fragrance Foundation Awards.
Venetian Bergamot feels like a cold and chilly storm with warm rays of sun that penetrate it’s heart. Creamy gardenia, well-behaved ylang ylang and sweet magnolia grown in the damp cool shade, zest shaven off of frozen bergamot, ginger pulled from cold wet soil are thawed by warm buttery toasted sandalwood, hot pink peppercorns and spicy black pepper. I adore gardenia and it is nice to finally have gardenia in my collection that doesn’t feel too feminine. I could see how some guys would find this to be too feminine for their liking though. It also does reminds me of a much better version of Soleil Blanc.
Although natural bergamot fades quite quickly, the cool, creamy fresh ingredients paired with spicy peppery warmth emulate a long-lasting bergamot super realistically. It reminds me of what was done with Eau des Sens by Diptyque to emulate long-lasting neroli/orange blossoms. Unlike many fragrances, this lasts ages on me and seems to pulsate throughout the day. I tested around 5:00 in the evening alongside Oud Wood, Plum Japonais, Noir de Noir and Champaca Absolute and when I woke up in morning over 16 hours later this was the only one that remained (although as a skin scent). Shocking how the citrus fragrance outcompeted all the heavy Orientals.
shlux – :
Such a beautiful fragrance. The bergamot is really only present very early on, and even then, it shyly hides behind the florals. I find that after 30 minutes this is a nice floral scent dominated by the gardenia and ylang-ylang. The amber, tonka base gives it a little bit of weight and creaminess that rounds the whole thing off in a sophisticated way. The peppers and ginger are not overtly noticeable, but do add a subtle spice that prevents this from being just another floral perfume. “Intriguing” is the word I would use to describe this because a lot of the notes timidly peek out rather than assert themselves.
Strength is good – but only if you are talking about the floral aspects. The citrus notes fade quickly, after only being slight to begin with. Sillage is good, I still get wafts of it at the end of an 8 hour day.
каин112 – :
This is not what I was expecting judging by the name and that can be a good thing sometimes, especially when you’re sampling a new private blend.
Although the opening is pleasant and bright I wouldn’t say it’s a typical bergamot smell or even a typical citrus, it may take me a few tries to figure this one out. As for the rest of the fragrance it has a marginally more feminine focus when it comes to the florals rather than the typical neroli I had perhaps expected, maybe something like the blue bottle ones. There’s gardenia and ylang ylang not really favourites of mine but when complimented by a hevier more oriental base of sandalwood and tonka, it certainly makes for a interesting fragrance. I will definitely have to try this again to make up my mind and update this review accordingly but Venetian Bergamot is not a total flop I know that.
увар – :
How amazing is the difference on the skin, on the strip bergamot opening was very present, fresh, clean. Sprayed on me feel arrogant Ylang Ylang, almost a strong smell of neroli, which persists all the time, not letting another breath to the other elements. Good but not exceptional. I remain faithful to Oud Wood, definitely my favorite.
ceflyjeadidlyyneg – :
The Ginger in this is similar to the smell of Lutens 5’oclock Gingembre
This does lean slightly more feminine however I’m someone that never wears feminine fragrances yet this one is still unisex enough for me to feel comfortable wearing
I’m not a fan of the other Tom Fords except Neroli Portofino Acqua, but this is a welcome addition to my collection
kav0514 – :
Somewhere between today and tomorrow, you let your mind wander, aimlessly. You see faces you had forgotten and some that you’re sure you’ve never seen….the scenery in this bizarre moment is as elusive as the memories that are washing up on the shores of your vastly empty mind. The salty air pervades your thoughts, clinging to it is a potent and peppery bergamot. The face of a past lover flashes into your mind, the golden hues of her hair flash brilliantly in the sun hiding behind her. You smell the coconut lotion simmering on her supple skin…you look deeply into her piercing aquamarine eyes and get lost. In another moment, you are walking through a glimmering garden brimming with the most fragrant gardenia….your raven-haired beauty pulling your eyes away from the serenity of the surroundings. In her hair rests a small bouquet of narcotic ylang-ylang, it contrasts her darkness exquisitely….you follow her into the thicket of cedars and myrtle to get lost in the bliss you so desire. The woods open up to a grand bedroom – yet another past love is awaiting your arrival in the most elaborately carved wood bed fit for the grandest of Kings and Queens. Her fiery amber locks bounce gently as she chuckles at your surprise. The room is awash with the scent of warm floral skin and sandalwood – she pulls back the sheets and invites you in…this is all just a dream collected from fleeting moments and forgotten lives. You remain lost in thought, alone.
Day 64 – The lost ones
Listening to: Gotye – Somebody I Used to Know
Notes: I secretly love just about everything bearing the name of Tom Ford. I only own one because I simply cannot afford these complex beauties…what I would do to make a few more bucks! Well, this fume opens with possibly the best bergamot opening I have ever smelled – a lush and vibrant bergamot is accented perfectly by the pepper combo and a hint of ginger. This is slowly coated in a thick and heady gardenia that smells like it has been hanging out with some coconuts making it very rich and creamy…and a bit feminine. Ylang-ylang sneaks into the frame to cut some of the creaminess with its slightly sharp and narcotic scent – a very delightful duo! There are some woods, but they are fairly nondescript on my skin – my skin does massively play up floral notes so the wood may have been lost in translation. This slowly fades into a very warm, floral musk and amber…a very beautiful scent that is reminiscent of a beautiful woman’s skin. Quite lovely and I feel it is more suited toward women – it might just be my skin though! Lasts for a good 12+ hours and it seems to share some of the floral and musk drydown of Champaca Absolute…an interesting take on bergamot!
ekospr – :
This is a tough one to judge. First: There is no citrusy Bergamot whatsoever in this juice. At least, i can’t smell it. Or a Venetian Bergamot doesn’t smell citrusy?
There is a lot of sweet ylang-ylang, which is dominating this fragrance clearly. A lot of gardenia makes it a creamy juice and i get cedar wood, amber and a shy bit of tonka.
Longevity is brilliant. It smells 20 hours easily exactly the same from the opening to the drydown. Sillage is an armlength.
Imo this is unisex tending to the feminin side. It’s kind of a boring linear fragrance. To my nose, this is the better Soleil Blanc, which is a disappointment. If you like Ylang-Ylang, you should give it a try.
Overall: 8/10
Myclilielia – :
So it took me a few wears to make an opinion on this one. I don’t love it, but I definitely like it. It is wonderful for the spring. It is floral and sparkly, perfect for the spring. Ylang-ylang was a very nice touch to an otherwise bergamot and gardenia heavy fragrance. Makes me want to take a walk through a field of flowers.
That being said..
This is very feminine to me, so I don’t think I would wear it myself. I still enjoy getting whiffs of it, but it doesn’t suit me at all. Would love to smell it on a lady.
projection: 6/10
longevity: 7/10
Scent: 7/10
Overall: 6.5/10
vovin – :
No bergamot in northern Italy. In Particular in Venice nobody knows what is a bergamot. Tom Ford must have very ignorant people Involved in the marketing. After all, a poor colony, thumbs down.
Ksilofon – :
In feel if not actual notes, Venetian Bergamot is very reminiscent of d’Orsay’s Etiquette Bleue, though it is distinctly sweeter with a heavier floral component–EB relies on a heart of neroli whereas VB is based around much stronger magnolia and gardenia notes. There are those who have complained that bergamot is not enough of a star player here for this fragrance to bear it as its name, but I disagree. VB opens with a gorgeous bergamot note that is as prominent as one can reasonably expect, given the notorious short life span of that note. Instead the combined floral and spice notes, and eventual woods, emulate the feel, the essence of the bergamot, painting a scent portrait that lasts for several hours and is frankly intoxicating throughout. And make no mistake, VB is a real powerhouse–a true EdP with the longevity that that implies. It is also completely unisex, though of course individual skin chemistry will vary. On me it is perfectly masculine in spite of its strong floral presence. Finally, If EB is something like a neroli incense then VB is a creamy lemony dessert. It is amazing, it is my favorite Tom Ford by a mile, and it is among the very best compositions I have ever smelled.
arnak – :
Extremely Feminine. Nice scent. But when i wear it i feel out of place. Dont get me wrong i like unisex scents.But this leans feminine.
mara – :
I gave this to my wife – unisex perhaps, but to me was very much on the feminine side of unisex. My wife loves it.
Citrus and ginger opening blast, followed quickly by ylang ylang gardenia and magnolia (heavy) . The pepper and ginger add a spicy background layer that is never prominent but always there. Over time, the very familiar vanilla/amber/sandalwood combo takes over.
Most women could blind buy this relatively safely (as long as they don’t dislike florals). A guy, I think you’d better try it for sure. I have no problem wearing Noir de Noir with the big dry dark rose note, but not this.
Projection was good ! For the 1st hour, it was actually pretty heavy. Lasts a long time as well. Good solid presence.
tembI4b – :
Mmm this smells like spring air to me. I smell primarily bergamot and magnolia. A little cedar and gardenia. It dries down nicely. But not suitable for me. It smells like somebody’s aunt.
fc_zenit – :
Just got 10 ml decant,first sniff:Creamy,Citrusy,”Cold”,Worth with the price!!
Pollkrop – :
Surprisingly creamy (and not citrusy)
Completely head over heels over it
(Bottle sniffage, that is). Will update
once worn, hope that I don’t get that
disappointement upon wearing like
what happened to me with Noir de
Noir!
Peace
UPDATE: Holy Whole! It’s actually
BETTER
on! I can smell the freshness, but it
is more creamy then that. Seems to
be a perfect Summer scent (wearing
it in the Winter, yes, I shop summer-
perfumes during the winter!). Peace
ProwPeldevodo – :
Here we get the same ylang-ylang banana heart as in Narciso Rodriguez for her musc intense. Ylang ylang is a very slept on note. People don’t realize it cannot be made to project. It is delicate and begs to be appreciated close to the skin. Kudos Tom Ford for making a fragrance around this note.
henk13 – :
Tom Ford’s Venetian Bergamot is one of those scents that completely transforms on your skin. It starts off very fresh and citrusy but becomes very floral and sweet. Zesty Bergamot, creamy gardenia, sweet ylang-ylang, and the powdery musk of cashmeran. I always look forward to smelling new Tom Fords because I like so many of his fragrances, but I usually have to force myself to narrow it down to my absolute favorites because they cost quite the pretty penny! I could not get Venetian bergamot out of my mind and I love the way it smells – I’m such a sucker for gardenias, so I knew it would have to be one I add to my collection!
Noddegiouro – :
I think this is some sort of market test fragrance. Tom is known for his in-your-nose fragrances but this is a very light, almost watered down scent with a bit of bergamont fronting the standard TF leathery/musky base.
My guess is that they are testing to see if lighter fragrances can be as equally popular as the stronger ones. Or else they’re just cutting costs and hoping no-one notices too much.
Longevity is very poor – another shock to the usual TF system.
chui00 – :
A gorgeous orange juice like top. The drydown is similar to Michael Kors Michael.
EffenceWook – :
Everything starts with a dream…
Venetian Bergamot like a dream, unnoticeably begins and capture you in its story where you are being ruled by the circumstances of imagination.
Sparkling uplifting superbly fresh beginning immediately involves you into opaque spell of creamy notes of magic Tonka beans, white Gardenia and exotic Yang-Yang accorded with burst of citrus. This creamy opaqueness irretrievably deeps you into the dream where rich unexpected florals and sensual spice fall you in love with current fantasy.
This chimera’s harmony continues(but not ends) with intermingled sacred woods, Sandalwood and Pepperwood.
Longevity is supreme for fresh category and is approximately 8 hours.
Sum up:
Fresh but like never before,
Bergamot but utterly unexpected,
Floral but surprisingly unfloral,
Fragrance yet magnetizing dream,
Tom Ford as not unexpected, above horizons.
If I compare with existed fragrance so: 10% of TF Azzure Lime + 20% of TF Neroli Portofino + 70% of Jo Malone Wood Sage&Sea Salt + miraculous concoction = Venetian Bergamot
bory – :
My favorite perfume. People ask me often what I am wearing, I love it. Worth every penny.
Cortez – :
To be honest, for the usual superior quality of Tom Ford his perfumes have really let me down. His perfumes smell so heavy and nasty, i do not know who is wearing them. This one however, i adore! will be buying glass vials online because i’m not paying 300 for any perfume that is absurd. This is very fresh with a hint of sweet. Definitely recommend.
ilena – :
I actually really like this. It starts with orange juice, spot on. Like an ice cold mimosa. Then it dries down a musky, banana-like, creamy, white- floral. A lot like Michael Kors for women. I could picture a guy wearing the first few minutes but the drydown unapologetically feminine. I wouldn’t wear this because its not my style. But its indeed a quality fragrance.
UtitteeGopRop – :
November 2015. Pleasant every day fragrance. Starts off citrusy and then dries down creamy, floral and warm. High end, but not pretentious. Classy. I think it will work for all year, but I’m preferring it for cooler weather right now.
мася – :
A well-blended Bergamot/Pepper/Floral/Woody combo. It’s very nice, but it’s also very “nice.” This is a pleasant, wearable perfume that would never be too loud or hurt anyone’s feelings.
nikOotin – :
This is the thrid time I’ve tried this perfume…though the longevity and sillage is great, I/m just not getting much depth here. I find it to be very sweet white florals with a hint of bergamot up front, really can’t pick up any woodiness at all. This resonates like a very sweet gardenia. I find Le Labo Bergamot 22 much more complex and unique. For the price, I expected much more sophistication from Tom Ford.
AlexNV1984 – :
I REALLY like this. I loved it the first time I tried it in London. It has a really sharp citrus burts which dies after about 30 mins leaving behind a very fresh, creamy mix of ylang ylang and bergamot.
It lasts on my skin for about 5-6 hours and does sit very close to the skin. I have taken to spraying on my wrist as well as chest and feel like an adict sniffing myself all day.
Very well crafted and worth it I feel despite the high price tag.
Anton48rus – :
Exquisite Creamy Bergamot with Sandalwood, Gardenia and Ginger.
This is a powerhouse reminiscent of Tom Ford Perfumes of yesteryear. Fantastic sillage, noticeable trail and most importantly fresh and youthful.
I’m assuming most reviewers here have not actually smelled this – since the descriptions don’t seem to be in line At All.
Fans of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille and Amber Absolue rejoice – there is another smooth long lasting fragrance to be had from his line.
A springtime Floral – Light on citrus, but heavy on the creamy, earthy essences.
The White floral notes here are more in the vein of sweetness, no resemblance whatsoever to Chanel #5 or any of the other powdery white floral bombs.
There’s almost a sweet honey note here that I can say would most likely be the sandalwood and amber.
I enjoy this fragrance immensely and it’s garnered quite the share of compliments.
pasha.belya – :
Beatiful bergamot!! Sweet and wonderfully creamy ( drydiwmown reminds of Jasmine Rouge). its hard to call a citrus smell, title is misleading – but somehow this one captures all the favourite notes in both cite uses and florals. Hence , can’t get this creamy creation out of my mind.
dch819bedyWelty – :
Pretty nice, pretty characterless, pretty expensive. Bergamot and white florals leads to endless soft woods, lactonic sandalwood synths and white musk.
Another pleasant, unambitious and unnecessary TF release.
welder74 – :
This is ok, for me strikes more on the feminine side as very floral, quite light but long lasting. Not for me and at this price point doesn’t offer anything special.
Risdxi – :
This is a standard white floral, really. Don’t let the name fool you. I hardly caught a whiff of the bergamot-pepper-ginger top notes before it was all gardenia. It’s pleasant enough for a white floral, but if you were expecting a nice unisex woody-citrus, you will be disappointed.
monax46 – :
The “creamy floral” label is fair for Venetian Bergamot as it is for Shanghai Lily, and both are in the similar vein of a predominantly floral fragrance with citrus and sweet elements. The VB name is a little misleading (much like Rive D’Ambre) in that the ingredient highlighted in the title is not the most predominant in the fragrance. I lack the floral knowledge to distinguish among the presumably several flowers in the mix, but it is surely an unoffensive combination, which could perhaps function as a room fragrance in other contexts. Mixed with bergamot, the florals have more of a personal fragrance tone.
Venetian Bergamot is unisex in the same way Shanghai Lily and other florals are, but like SL, VB surely leans feminine, to echo much of the early feedback I’ve seen on this. At least on my skin, it is not an option I’d reach for regularly but I’m open to the possibility it smells more masculine on others’ skin.
Longevity- and projection-wise, it fits with most of the other warm warm weather TF Private Blend line, so while not “beast mode” cliche of some of the winter heavy hitters, Venetian Bergamot is still moderate to strong for an EDP in both respects. I would limit usage to warmer months but I can imagine that some would find it useful year-round. Though I won’t be buying it, as a TF PB, it’s surely worth trying out.
7 out of 10
ggoo – :
It’s in the same floral wheel house as jasmin rouge and fleur de chine, but has a bergamot citrus opening that dies off in the first hour. It’s creamy floral, ylang ylang and gardenia is pretty much all I smell. It’s way too feminine for me, but I can’t say I dislike it, it’s just not full bottle worthy for me. It reminds me a bit of the Creed female fragrances… Like the gardenia creed and love in white, not the same but in the same category of gourmand creamy floral
Edit: I agree completely with what Cyrus smith said below. I think it’s the new creamy DNA that TF is working into things, such as the new noir extreme.
NikSergeef – :
Orangey suntan lotion.
seyit – :
Just tried this this afternoon. Very interesting, but to be honest it is not quite what I thought it would be like considering the notes already listed here. I will just say plain & simple what I have smelled regardless of the notes.
The opening sends a light citrus dominated by a smell similar to pear juice (dense, sticky-humid sweetness/sourness) that will quickly (5 minutes) vanish and then enters the floral notes. Those floral notes (like a mixture of jasmine & ylang-ylang) will develop and remain the central theme with a creamy citrus in the background. On me the woody aspect is extremely distant and so is the spiciness. Longevity: 6-8 hrs.
Overall… pretty nice. Well… more than nice actually. This would have had it’s place in the Tom Ford’s Blue Line (Neroli Portofino, Mandarino di Amalfi, etc.).
In a few words… creamy citrus & flowers. Maybe a little too floral than what I expected, but… beautiful!
Do have a try, you might get a different chemical response!
uxl511Negeltzex – :
Absolutely beautiful fragrance. And it is the most incredible bergamot fragrance I’ve smelled. Slightly better than Bergamot 22. That being said, I don’t find it really unique. But the quality and execution are both top notch. Definitely a warmer weather scent, although you could probably get away with it during the fall as well.
Overall its definitely worth at least a try. I can’t recommend blind buying because of the price tag, but you should try this on your skin at least once!
VIKTOR95 – :
Performance is actually pretty good, longevity on my skin was 8 hours and this projects strong for 4 hours, then sits close to the skin. I really liked Venetian Bergamot, not a crazy complex fragrance but a good release from the house of Tom Ford. This could be your new summer scent that’s not aquatic or citric. Mr. Bergamot has sit down to relax in a woody bench in the middle of a garden.
4 out of 5
hhhdddtpoUIO – :
This fragrance is absolutely amazing!
It instantaneously shot to the top of my list and has become my new favourite!!!