Bergamote 22 by Le Labo

A top-tier citrus where bergamot reigns supreme. It’s softened by bitter orange peel and a green, earthy vetiver that adds elegance, while the white musk gives it a soapy finish. An elegant citrus, nothing generic—perfect for a white shirt or suit, ideal for the office. Feels more masculine than unisex thanks to that serious vetiver beneath the freshness. Good longevity and moderate projection. As it dries down, the sharp bergamot calms with amber, smelling very much like Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche. Great for spring and summer, day or night, casual and semi-formal alike.

It smells rich and smooth, starting with citrus, the heart is orange blossom, and it finishes with musk. It’s unisex, nothing crazy about it. The longevity is weak; I expected more.

Rich and smooth aroma, citrus opening, neroli heart, and a delicate musk dry-down. Totally unisex, nothing crazy about it. Performance is quite weak though. I had higher expectations.

Le Labo’s Bergamote 22 is a composition that distills the essence of summer into a bottle, offering an explosion of freshness that is both vibrant and deeply sophisticated. Often described as the soul of summer encapsulated, this perfume is an ode to bergamot: that juicy, slightly spicy citrus found at the heart of many fresh fragrances, but here, it’s presented in a way that is anything but ordinary.

Stunning citrus bergamot aroma, fresh, light, with that vivid, realistic acidic touch. A cologne that ignites your senses through that subtle floral sweetness (as if the flower petals had been crushed), musk, vetiver, and the correct bitterness of grapefruit.

Nice fragrance, rich and warm. BUT I feel it lacks good projection; I sprayed the whole decant and barely noticed it. Not worth the price; Le Labo has much more unique perfumes. Don’t make the mistake of buying this; for me, it’s the most basic and least durable in the line.

I was gifted a sample at ECI, and out of everything I’ve tried from Le Labo so far, this is my favorite, though I have many more to try. As the name suggests, it’s a sharp, energetic bergamot, but it fades way too quickly. The trail reminds me of an Annick Goutal (maybe Ninfeo or another citrus I can’t recall right now) and evolves into flashes of Light Blue’s best moments. It’s gorgeous and fresh for a background scent, but I wouldn’t buy it at the price—it’s way too expensive and doesn’t last.

Hyper-realistic fragrance, exquisite aroma; it’s an encore noir sport with top-quality ingredients. I’d say it’s more of an olfactory experience than a perfume because the performance is terrible—a rip-off at this price.

Strangely, there’s no Spanish review for a perfume launched back in 2006. I must say the scent is hyper-realistic and natural—a fresh, radiant bergamot that gives a vigorous feeling of freshness. True, as mentioned on the English website, the longevity isn’t the best, nor what one expects for that price or concentration; however, on me, it lasts about 4-6 hours on hot days. The scent is familiar but not boring or dated. I recommend it for hot city days and tropical climates, totally casual but with the possibility of semi-formal use. I don’t recommend buying at the official price because it’s a rip-off given its performance; better to find a 10ml decant or used bottles on the resale market.