The GQ Fragrance Guide What is Bergamot Top 1. It might look more like a lime, but bergamot is actually an inedible, bitter orange, predominantly grown in Calabria, Southern Italy. The name, confusingly, is derived from the Turkish bey armudu or the Lords pear. It first came into fashion in perfumery in the 1. Louis XIV. The essence comes from the rind of the fruit the same rind that gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive smell and flavour this is pressed by hand into a sea sponge to collect the essence. Herms perfumer Jean Claude Ellena talks of his trip to the bergamot orchards in Messina in his book, The Diary of a Nose. Comments. Brother Nathanael December 11, 2014 926 pm. Text Text Text Who Is The True Israel By Brother Nathanael Kapner. Original Article. Condom Use and the Risk of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection in Young Women. Rachel L. Winer, Ph. D., James P. Hughes, Ph. D., Qinghua Feng, Ph. D. He explains that production commonly runs from October to February. The October harvest typically has a higher content of linalool, whereas by February this is replaced with higher linalyl acetate. This means the season begins with a floral aspect that gradually becomes fresher technical details that are of crucial importance to any fragrance composer. Those zesty molecules you smell at first spritz are unstable, so they can be a little fleeting on the skin. Want to learn more about whats in your favourite scent Read our complete GQ Guide to Fragrance. Bergamot is considered to be the finest of the citrus notes, says perfumer, Roja Dove, whilst it is very fresh, it is much richer and more rounded, making it a highly prized ingredient. A key component in any cologne, bergamot is a common bedfellow with its relations neroli and petitgrain. It is also the headline act in his new scent, Risqu, and also in the latest offerings from Tom Ford and Ermenegildo Zegna, plus a host of modern classics. GQ loves bergamot just dont try eating one. Watch Acetate Diary Online For Free' title='Watch Acetate Diary Online For Free' />Bergamotto Di Positano by Floris. While summer seems to be on hold for most of the country, were enjoying a sunny little break in Positano, by way of Floris sparkling new scent. So if you fancy sitting by the Mediterranean sea with a gin tonic in hand, get spritzing its almost like being there. Available to buy online from Floris. Private Blend Venetian Bergamot by Tom Ford. The use of spices such as pink and black peppercorn, ginger, sandalwood and roasted tonka give this unique take on bergamot a rich, sun warmed feel. Available to buy online from Selfridges. Acqua di Bergamotto by Ermenegildo Zegna. You might have read that the Zegna family has its own mills, but did you know that it also has an exclusive harvest of bergamot Only the finest produce is reserved for use in this sparkling and very classic cologne. Available to buy online from Ermenegildo Zegna. Risqu Parfum Pour Homme by Roja Parfums. True to Doves word, this is intensely rich. The top notes of bergamot, lemon and lavender are underpinned by frankincense, labdanum and myrrh. Punisher Deluxe One12 Collective Action FigurePX Mezco Toyz Punisher Action Figures A Previews Exclusive Features 32 points of articulation, lots of. Its the olfactory equivalent of sipping an Old Fashioned. Available to buy online from Selfridges. Jermyn Street by Floris London. Floris opened its doors on Jermyn Street in 1. This olfactory homage to its bricks and mortar store can be likened to a gin and tonic. Available to buy online from Floris London. Douro Eau de Portugal by Penhaligons. The oldest scent in our line up, Douro was created in 1. Sir Percy Croft of the Croft port dynasty and named after the port producing Douro valley in Portugal. This soapy, lime scent is truly timeless. Available to buy online from Penhaligons. Velvet Bergamot by Dolce Gabbana. This has a very lively, aromatic top that gives way to a green, finish of vetiver with hints of Amaro, the herbal liqueur. Green Lantern: First Flight Movie On Dvd there. Available to buy online from Harrods. Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria by Acqua di Parma. A crisp, fresh citrus cologne with a hint of salty sea air. Available to buy online from Acqua di Parma. Bergamote 2. 2 by Le Labo. From New York perfumery Le Labo, Bergamotte 2. Available to buy online from Liberty. Oud Bergamot Cologne Intense by Jo Malone. When opposites attract the freshness of the bergamot cuts through the woody, leathery oud. If you have found oud too heavy in the past, this could be the version for you. Available to buy online from Jo Malone. LEau des Hesprides by Diptyque. Minty fresh and light, this uplifting scent is perfect for the last days of summer. Available to buy online from Diptyque.