Bergamote
“Bergamote by The Different Company is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, fresh spicy composition with a green undertone. Voted best for summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2003 by The Different Company, Bergamote is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Created by Jean-Claude Ellena, this composition opens with a bright burst of bergamot and ginger, creating an immediate sense of freshness and warmth. The heart of orange blossom and green notes adds depth and complexity, while the musky base provides a subtle, lingering presence that grounds the scent. Bergamote is a perfect example of how simplicity can lead to sophistication — it's a fragrance that embodies both the crispness of citrus and the earthy warmth of spices.
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Application Tips
Apply one to two sprays for a balanced wear. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so it's best to reapply after an hour or so if you want to extend that initial freshness. The musky base develops over time, so this fragrance reads better close to the skin than from across a room.
Jean-Claude Ellena
Founding perfumer · 104 fragrances · French
As a disciple and close friend of the legendary Edmond Roudnitska (creator of “Le Parfum de Thérèse”), Jean-Claude Ellena began his career with a minimalistic approach to perfumery. Since then, he has developed this approach into his own distinctive style, which is continually informed by his elegant and quiet way of being, and has been compared by his contemporaries to watercolor sketches and chamber music. Jean-Claude says that a perfume must be like “a soft caress; nothing must shock, nothing must shout”.Jean-Claude Ellena was born in Grasse into a family of perfumers. His training began at age 17, in the most prestigious laboratories – in Grasse, Paris, New York and Geneva – where he always saw himself as self-taught. Roudnitska’s minimalism never left him, however, and his compositions remain focused around a single ingredient, avoiding repetition.
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The story behind the bottle.
A bustling urban market at midday, where the scent of fresh fruits and herbs mingles with the warm sun on cobblestones.
Fig. 01 — Bergamote, The Different Company
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