Bergamotto di Calabria Acqua di Parma 2010

Acqua di Parma, the traditional brand from Italy, has made fragrance history. The classic Colonia is rightly considered a standard against which ambitious summer scents must be measured. A fragrance that leaves the Acqua di Parma house is perfectly crafted, made from exquisite ingredients, and radiates quality.

However, like in every family, there is also one in the AdP clan that dances out of line. Please don’t get me wrong: Bergamotto is in no way inferior to its brothers and sisters in terms of quality. It has a cheeky quality, not taking itself too seriously. I would describe it as the little rascal of the family.

The freshness of Bergamotto is wonderfully spicy. At no point is the fragrance dominated by a sour note, as is the case with many other citrus scents. It also doesn’t drift into sweetness as much as its sister Arancia. Rather, it is characterized by a playful interaction with its citrus components, which makes the fragrance so endearing. The longevity is quite decent, and as the evening approaches, one is happy to apply a little more.

Bergamotto exudes an incredible zest for life. The fragrance has energy and verve. A bit of sunshine, a few spritzes of Bergamotto, and I am relentlessly in a good mood!