Bergamote 22

Le Labo Bergamote 22 dupe, inspired by the original

Bergamote 22 is one of Le Labo’s most loved scents, a bright, sophisticated citrus built to last far longer than a citrus usually would. It pairs sparkling bergamot with warm woods and musk. Our interpretation rebuilds that fresh yet grounded character as a long lasting eau de parfum made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Le Labo built its reputation on hand blended, minimalist perfumes named after a key ingredient and a number. Bergamote 22 takes the fleeting brightness of bergamot, normally a top note that fades fast, and anchors it with musk and woods so it stays vivid and wearable for hours, which is exactly why it became a signature.

The balance is what makes it special. Bergamot and grapefruit give a juicy, sparkling opening, orange blossom and petitgrain add a soft floral and green lift in the middle, and a base of cedar, musk and vetiver gives it warmth and staying power. It reads clean, fresh and refined, easy to wear on anyone. Our version captures that same bright citrus woody character at a fraction of the niche price.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation ever is. What we have captured is the original’s sparkling bergamot opening and its warm cedar and musk base. Ours is blended at up to 40% perfume oil, so it projects clearly early on and lasts far longer than a citrus scent usually would, keeping close to the character of the niche original.

Who It’s For

This is for anyone who likes a bright, clean citrus that feels refined and lasts well. It is at its best in spring and summer and for daytime, though its warm base works year round. Unisex in character, easy to wear for anyone drawn to a fresh citrus woody style.

Notes

Top: Bergamot, Grapefruit

Heart: Orange Blossom, Petitgrain

Base: Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver

How it Smells

The opening is bright and juicy, with bergamot and grapefruit giving a sparkling citrus lift. It feels fresh and uplifting from the first spray.

As it settles, orange blossom and petitgrain add a soft floral and green quality that rounds out the citrus. This keeps it refined and stops it from feeling sharp.

The base is warm and grounding, with cedar, musk and vetiver giving the citrus real staying power. It dries down clean and smooth, leaving a soft citrus woody trail.

Common Questions

Is this the original Le Labo fragrance?

No. This is our own interpretation of the Bergamote 22 scent profile, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance and does not use the same formula.

Is Bergamote 22 a fresh scent?

Yes, it is a fresh citrus scent at heart, built on bergamot and grapefruit. The cedar and musk base adds warmth and longevity but keeps it clean rather than sweet.

When is the best time to wear it?

It is at its best in spring and summer and during the day, when its sparkling citrus feels most alive, though the warm base carries it year round.

How long does it last?

Our version is blended at a high perfume oil concentration, well above a standard spray, so most wearers get a full day on skin and longer on clothing. Longevity always varies a little with skin type and weather.

Is it for men or women?

It reads as unisex. Bergamote 22 works comfortably on anyone drawn to a citrus woody style, regardless of gender.

Does it smell like the original?

It is built to sit very close to the original’s character across its top, heart and base. No interpretation is ever identical, but the overall impression is faithful to Bergamote 22.

Disclaimer

Le Labo and Bergamote 22 are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Le Labo in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.