Ferrari 2016 EDT

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Radiant Bergamot

by Mélanie Carestia

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Ferrari Radiant Bergamot is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Mélanie Carestia. Radiant Bergamot opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Geranium, Nutmeg, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Labdanum. Ferrari's Radiant Bergamot carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet adored, Radiant Bergamot swings between a zingy summer dream and a "urinal cake" nightmare. If you can snag this discontinued gem on the cheap, prepare for a classic barbershop-esque citrus that demands overspraying.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
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Radiant Bergamot Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and sport settings, offering a refreshing pick-me-up. While light, its soapy barbershop character also works for the office, but its poor longevity necessitates frequent reapplication.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 an exhilarating burst of zesty bergamot and sharp lemon, underpinned by a vibrant kick of ginger. As it settles, a sophisticated heart of aromatic rosemary, spicy nutmeg, and delicate geranium emerges. The journey culminates in a classic base of earthy patchouli, deep oakmoss, and a hint of warm labdanum, creating a refined, green finish.

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