Bergamote 22 opens with exactly what the name promises — a vivid, almost electric burst of bergamot and tart grapefruit that feels like cold sparkling water on a hot day. It's bright without being shr...
Performance is the most debated aspect — while some find it lasts comfortably through a workday, others find it noticeably lighter than other Le Labo offerings, suggesting skin chemistry plays a real role in how this one wears.
It's widely considered the most universally approachable fragrance in Le Labo's lineup, and frequently cited as a starting point for people exploring niche perfumery for the first time.
Projection is deliberately moderate — it sits closer to the skin than it projects outward, which some appreciate as sophisticated discretion and others find underwhelming for the price.
The value debate is real: enthusiasts generally feel the quality of ingredients justifies the premium, but the price-to-longevity ratio frustrates others, particularly those who need a fragrance to last a full shift without reapplication.
Spring and summer are the overwhelming consensus for when to wear this — it rarely comes up in cold-weather discussions, and most owners treat it as a seasonal rather than year-round fragrance.
