BergamotOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
MuskDries down to
Jean-Claude EllenaThe nose · 104 fragrances · also made Hermessence Ambre Narguile (2004)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Bergamote
A bustling urban market at midday, where the scent of fresh fruits and herbs mingles with the warm sun on cobblestones.
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BergamotePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessSunrise On The Red Sand Dunes · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Bergamote, The Different Company
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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The originalBergamoteThe Different Company · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2023Sunrise On The Red Sand DunesShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.28 (3,394)57%Match
Zara · 2021Nomadic KissAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.64 (22)60%Match
Zara · 2019Fresh RitualAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.50 (8)54%Match
Zara · 2014Zara CologneShares Bergamot, Ginger and Muskunder $40★ 4.00 (9)
With The Different Company Sel de Vetiver
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 10%.