BergamotOpens with
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GeraniumDries down to
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Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura
The moment you step into a sunlit grove where the air is thick with the zesty scent of freshly picked bergamots, and every breath feels like an awakening.
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Bergamotto di Calabria La SpugnaturaPremium · $100–250
60%Similar accords, often for lessTommy Jeans · Tommy HilfigerMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura by Acqua di Parma is an ode to the vibrant essence of bergamot. The fragrance captures the freshness and vitality of a field of bergamots, with each note delicately orchestrated to enhance its bright fullness. Top notes of bergamot, orange, grapefruit, and mandarin orange exude succulent fruity accents, while the heart reveals mineral intonations and floral sweetness through geranium and fennel. The olfactory experience evolves in a surprising sensorial journey that expands the robustness of bergamot.
Apply two sprays to the pulse points — it opens immediately but takes about half an hour for the base notes to fully emerge. This fragrance leans towards a close-to-skin application, where its aromatic nuances are most pronounced.
Fig. 01 — Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura, Acqua di Parma
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
Designer Acqua di Parma
More from the house · founded 1916 · Italy
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Adds woody, fruity and warm spicy; shares grapefruit and geranium.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 7%.