Nice Bergamote Extrait

A highly concentrated nocturnal twist on Nice Bergamote: luminous Calabrian bergamot and candied bitter orange lead into a narcotic solar heart of jasmine sambac and ylang‑ylang, resting on a subtly chypre blend of cedar, patchouli, tonka bean, and ambered sugar for an intoxicating, sugar‑kissed warmth.

Scent Development and Character

The extrait opens with the joyful, radiant signature of Calabrian bergamot, wrapped in the candied sweetness and soft glow of bitter orange. As it settles, a solar heart turns narcotic, with jasmine sambac absolute and ylang‑ylang unfolding into a lush, nocturnal white‑floral aura. The trail rests on a subtly chypre woody base where cedar stretches out, caressed by patchouli, while tonka bean’s vanilla facets melt into a delicious ambered sugar accord, giving the composition its gourmand, sugar‑kissed warmth.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Editorial estimate: The extrait’s intensity and gourmand, nocturnal character make it especially suited to evening wear, dates, and special occasions, though a light application can work for cooler daytime use. Apply sparingly on pulse points, as the concentrated formula creates a pronounced, lingering trail. Editorial estimate: best suited to spring and autumn, especially evenings, with good adaptability for summer nights; in winter it can offer a cozy, sweet‑woody glow when not over‑applied. Sillage is Editorial estimate: strong but not overpowering sillage, with a noticeable aura in the first hours that gradually softens to a more intimate trail. Longevity is Editorial estimate: long‑lasting to very long‑lasting, often around 8 hours or more on skin, with the gourmand woody base lingering after the citrus top has faded.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2025, this is presented as Extrait de Parfum and credited to Antoine Maisondieu. Rectangular clear glass bottle with a black cylindrical cap, fitted with a spray atomizer. Front label in Essential Parfums’ house style, printed with the Nice Bergamote name and perfumer attribution. Sold as a 30 ml perfume extract spray.