Bergamot 22 Clones

"### How it Smells Magnate Premiere nails the Bergamot 22 vibe pretty well. The opening is a bright, citrusy blast of bergamot and grapefruit, with a slight herbal touch from the petitgrain. It's zesty, uplifting, and very similar to the Le Labo. The heart moves into a grassy vetiver and cedar mix. I will say here, the Khadlaj leans slightly more woody and musky than Bergamot 22 which maintains its citrus edge all the way through. The base is a warm, ambery musk with a hint of vanilla. It’s a solid interpretation, maybe 92% close to the original. I do detect a slight synthetic edge in the drydown, but it's not a deal-breaker. ### Projection Power Longevity is decent. I get about 5-6 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first hour, then settles closer to the skin. It won't fill a room, but you'll get occasional whiffs throughout the day. Perfect for the office. ### Is it Worth It? It's a great everyday scent – clean, fresh, and inoffensive. I wouldn't say it replaces the original completely, but it's a fantastic daily driver. this is a no-brainer. Grab it."

"### Notes & Nuances Just Bergamot is a clear attempt to mimic Le Labo's Bergamot 22, and it gets surprisingly close, maybe 87%. The opening is a burst of bergamot and grapefruit; bright and zesty. However, the bergamot here leans slightly more synthetic, less natural than the original. The vetiver in the heart is present, but it lacks the smooth, earthy complexity found in Bergamot 22. Instead, it's a touch scratchier. The drydown is where the biggest difference lies. Instead of a subtle amber and musk blend, Just Bergamot relies more heavily on a sweeter, slightly cloying vanilla, that wasn't present in the original. ### Bottom Line If you're craving Bergamot 22 but can't justify the Le Labo price tag, Just Bergamot is a viable alternative. Just be aware of the slightly synthetic opening and the sweeter drydown. Is Bergamot 22 worth 10 times the price? Objectively, no. You're paying for higher quality ingredients and a more refined blend. But if you're on a budget and want a similar vibe, Just Bergamot will do the trick. A safe blind buy for citrus lovers looking for a deal. ### The Performance Stats The performance is decent . I get about 5-6 hours on my skin with moderate projection for the first hour, settling closer to the skin afterwards. It's definitely not a beast mode fragrance, but it's respectable for a clone at this price point."