The smell in short
The first thing you smell is Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon. The heart brings ginger and ice. On the skin it settles into carrot and vetiver. Overall it smells citrus and fresh.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bergamote Racines notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Affinessence Bergamote Racines EDP in detail
Affinessence is the house behind Bergamote Racines EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Affinessence perfumes
The house has 11 perfumes here, led by Santal Basmati, Cuir Curcuma and Cedre Iris.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Who will like Bergamote Racines
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh smells and notes like ginger and carrot. Less obvious notes include sweet orange and sorbet. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Creed Travel Case and Creed Aventus Absolu last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like carrot and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Bergamote Racines: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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Quick answers
Is Bergamote Racines expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €264 in Europe.
Is Bergamote Racines unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2022.