BergamotOpens with
Chili PepperHeart
VetiverDries down to
Bertrand DuchaufourThe nose · 120 fragrances · also made Jubilation 40 Man (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Maison Crivelli · Sold as unisex
Citrus Batikanga
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where freshness and warmth converge in a moment of perfect balance.
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Citrus BatikangaLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessCoach for Men Eau de Parfum · CoachMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, cardamom and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Citrus Batikanga, launched by Maison Crivelli in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is a composition built on the tension between brightness and warmth. The fragrance opens with bergamot and pomelo, their freshness punctuated by cardamom and chili pepper, adding an unexpected spiciness that keeps things intriguing. As it evolves, rhubarb and myrrh introduce earthy sweetness, while vetiver and fenugreek anchor the scent in a woody, grounded base.
Citrus Batikanga projects well due to its spiciness but blooms gradually. Apply one or two sprays to allow the scent to build on skin over time rather than overwhelming it initially. It reads best close to skin, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Citrus Batikanga, Maison Crivelli
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer Maison Crivelli
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Adds white floral, floral and musky; shares bergamot.
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are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 17%.