Bergamote 22
Bergamote 22 arrives with an immediate citrus clarity—grapefruit and bergamot rendered with botanical precision rather than sweetness.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 4 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Bergamot90
- Vetiver50
- Orange40
- Amber40
By the editors · 2 min readBergamote 22 arrives with an immediate citrus clarity—grapefruit and bergamot rendered with botanical precision rather than sweetness. The petitgrain brings a green, slightly bitter edge that keeps the brightness from turning cheerful or cologne-like. This is bergamot as aromatic study, not refreshment.
As it settles, a woody base emerges that feels structural rather than soft. The vetiver and amber anchor the brightness without weighing it down, creating something crisp and durable. It wears close to the skin but maintains presence throughout the day.
Best suited to someone who wants citrus without the ephemeral nature most citrus fragrances carry. It reads as deliberate and composed—the kind of scent worn by people who prefer their wardrobe edited down to essentials. Works across seasons, though it finds particular clarity in spring and early summer when the air can match its transparency.