MALIN+GOETZ 2016 EDP

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Bergamot

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MALIN+GOETZ Bergamot is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Bergamot opens with Green Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Pepper, Cardamom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. MALIN+GOETZ's Bergamot carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A linear, realistic bergamot that's fresh, clean, and energising, but its fleeting nature and high price tag are major sticking points for many. Try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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Bergamot Eau de Parfum 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it suitable for casual day-to-day wear and sport, where a lighter scent is preferred. The lack of strong sillage means it won't overwhelm in an office, but its simplicity might not be enough for formal events or romantic 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated MALIN+GOETZ says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Opening with a sharp, zesty burst of authentic bergamot and other bright citruses like lemon and lime, this scent quickly introduces a distinctive savoury greenness from bell pepper and a subtle spice from ginger and cardamom. As it settles, hints of cool peppermint emerge, blending into a clean, musky base with light woody notes and amber, maintaining a fresh and aromatic feel throughout.

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