Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria by Guerlain

My favourite fragrance; I bought it at the airport without knowing anything about it, and since then it’s been in my top tier. I adore it, it’s revitalising, a jet of freshness with exquisite bergamot. It smells like a refined person; I’ve received compliments because people are intrigued, it doesn’t smell like other perfumes… The only downside is it doesn’t last long on my skin 🙁

A wonderful and elegant cologne; the bergamot is so realistic. I use these Aqua Allegoria scents before applying any eau de parfum from my collection. As the description says, it makes you want to drink it; it’s fresh and pleasant for hot days.

Fresh but leaning towards a more masculine scent. The bergamot is the only note felt for most of the time; after a while, upon drying down, a slightly woody note is perceived. But, beyond that, it passes without glory or shame. And for the heat, it simply doesn’t last at all.

Of the entire Aqua Allegoria collection, this is the one I’ve liked the least so far. Although its scent is pleasant, its trail is non-existent; it’s like a cologne with no presence; you have to press your nose to your wrist to feel it, and its longevity is very short too, I’d say about four hours. We can find its scent in countless fragrances with better performance for less money; in Spain, the 125ml bottle costs approx. 59€. Sincerely, I don’t think this perfume is worth it. Definitely not for me.

PURE BERGAMOT Follows the theme ‘this smells exactly like what it’s called’ of the Aqua Allegoria. And it is that: bergamot. I like it a lot, as I usually like all these fragrances for their quality. Although so far none kill me. It feels like a bergamot in the foreground mixed with green background notes, and way in the back, something extremely soft and almost imperceptible spicy note. The woody base notes are not felt at all. A lovely and quality bergamot, but no more than that.

An exquisite citrus fragrance from Guerlain. For those of us who love citrus, especially lemon (my favourite is Dior’s Eau Sauvage), this Aqua Allegoria is a delight. Clearly unisex, I wear it and so does my mother. It lasts very little; here, you need to reapply quite often if you want it to stick around.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamot is a fresh, slightly spiced aromatic citrus fragrance. Its opening is delicious with semi-sweet, almost natural citrus, accompanied by herbal and spiced notes, mainly ginger. After the initial phase, the sweetness fades into a more musky and woody stage, but the citrus and ginger remain crisp and perceptible. It’s mainly a daytime fragrance, the kind that brings energy and good vibes; I’ve liked it much for weekends or situations where I want to feel relaxed. In terms of longevity, it was very good; for a citrus, it accompanies me for nearly 10 hours, without leaving a strong trail, but without a doubt a light breeze remains eventually. It’s completely unisex, so I recommend it for men and women who enjoy citrus fragrances.

Smells very good, starting slightly bitter/acidic and dry, then becoming juicy and sweet with typical Aqua Allegoria nuances. It’s almost an impossible citrus to dislike. The problem is that after thirty minutes it turns into a skin scent. It happens with many citrus fragrances: they don’t disappear, but to smell them you have to press your nose right up against your skin. I used only two sprays, and this type of perfume works better with more. Knowing what you’re buying and if you catch it at a bargain, it’s not bad, but I already have similar ones.

Its scent is enchanting: clean and fresh, but it’s more of a fresh water for after a shower; it does not last.

Calabria Bergamot is an exquisite classic citrus cologne of excellent quality, unisex. I normally wear it in summer and during the day, ideal for the office because its soft scent is only noticeable up close.

The Allegories vary greatly in quality; some deliver, others less so. Calabria Bergamot works perfectly: it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a summery, colourful, fresh bergamot, yet without those usual harsh, acidic citrus notes. It’s a pure citrus that captures the fruit’s best qualities, with refreshing top notes of peel and pulp. I remember when I first tried it, pairing it with seafood pasta and fruit salad; it was a remarkably realistic scent, hard to recreate today. Here, it’s beautifully composed to be approachable. It smells of skin and oil, without any metallic edge, pulpy and creamy, with that delicious, slightly naturally sweet bitter touch. It’s fresh but not in an obvious way; summery yet with body, volume and presence. The sparkling dry down smells of very natural, happy sweet lemon, leaving the effervescent accents soon. There are hints of lime, lemon and orange peel, so colourful they remind me of flowers or lemon sugus, always with that bitter green oil. I gifted it to my mother and she wears it without much passion, but I love how it suits her. It’s surprisingly dense and colourful, as if it carried flowers. The citrus notes are very persistent and crisp. The performance is good; applied generously, it has a nice trail and longevity better than expected.

A Mediterranean fragrance. Fresh, soft, clean and luminous. It’s spring-like and summery. Unisex and even suitable for the whole family. A versatile and delicate cologne water. It has quality and is tremendously addictive, with ginger harmonised with citrus notes making it sparkling. I find it very pleasant and distinguished. The white musk gives it fixation and a very distinctive Mediterranean soap touch. If you’re looking for a cologne water with quality essences that recalls a Mediterranean garden bathed in sunlight, this could be the scent to accompany you gently all day. Plus, there are very good deals in several perfumeries. A fragrance with its own light. I love it.