Year: 2016
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange from Ivory Coast, ambrette seed from Ecuador, Guatemalan cardamom, lavender from Provence, Egyptian jasmine, white amber, Haitian vetiver, Slovenian oakmoss
Comment: Bergamote Soleil is part of the Collection Originale
After three citrus-based winners, could Bergamote Soleil be the fourth? Well, sadly no...
Taking into account Atelier Cologne's somewhat limited palate for citrus-dominant creations, as well as the rate at which new releases are being churned out, there was always the danger that this house would run the risk of repeating itself. After the successful trio of Orange Sanguine, Cédrat Enivrant and Pomélo Paradis, hopes were rather high for Bergamote Soleil. Unfortunately, its arrival has simply confirmed one's initial fears.
Lacking sufficient distinction, Bergamote Soleil comes across as a hybrid of Orange Sanguine, Cédrat Enivrant and Pomélo Paradis – with certain notes taken from each of the three and then thrown together. Of course, the odd new accord has been added to the mix, which the other three don't possess, such as lavender, cardamom and oakmoss. But these aren't enough to mask the severe shortcomings of the composition.
With a faint green spiciness, as well as a woody-green base, its general performance on the skin is no different from its aforementioned siblings. Just as sparkling, effervescent and succulent as the other three, those new to this niche house won't find anything wrong with Bergamote Soleil, but those in the know probably will.
Taking into account Atelier Cologne's somewhat limited palate for citrus-dominant creations, as well as the rate at which new releases are being churned out, there was always the danger that this house would run the risk of repeating itself. After the successful trio of Orange Sanguine, Cédrat Enivrant and Pomélo Paradis, hopes were rather high for Bergamote Soleil. Unfortunately, its arrival has simply confirmed one's initial fears.
Lacking sufficient distinction, Bergamote Soleil comes across as a hybrid of Orange Sanguine, Cédrat Enivrant and Pomélo Paradis – with certain notes taken from each of the three and then thrown together. Of course, the odd new accord has been added to the mix, which the other three don't possess, such as lavender, cardamom and oakmoss. But these aren't enough to mask the severe shortcomings of the composition.
With a faint green spiciness, as well as a woody-green base, its general performance on the skin is no different from its aforementioned siblings. Just as sparkling, effervescent and succulent as the other three, those new to this niche house won't find anything wrong with Bergamote Soleil, but those in the know probably will.
