Cremo 2017 EDT

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Bergamot & Musk

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Cremo Bergamot & Musk is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Bergamot & Musk opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Tropical Fruit, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Cremo's Bergamot & Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A budget-friendly Aventus-adjacent scent that's divisive: some adore its musky, fruity vibe and stellar performance for the price, others find it a cheap imitation or just plain unpleasant. You'll either love it or scrub it off.
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Bergamot & Musk Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Tropical Fruit100%
Baseas listed
Musk59%
Amber41%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for casual daytime wear and the gym. While some found it office-friendly, its distinct musky dry down might be too much for formal settings or intimate dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a brisk, zesty bergamot, sharp and invigorating, though some detect an unripe, almost sterile quality. This bright citrus quickly gives way to a tropical fruit heart, adding a touch of sweetness before settling into a prominent musk base. Hints of warm amber provide depth, creating a clean yet robust barbershop-esque dry down, sometimes with an unexpected burnt rubber nuance.

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