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Soft Bergamot & Musk

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Marks & Spencer Soft Bergamot & Musk is an Eau de Parfum. Soft Bergamot & Musk opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Melon, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Marks & Spencer's Soft Bergamot & Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

If you're after a budget-friendly, mass-appealing citrus-musk, this M&S offering is a solid shout. It's often compared to designer fragrances, though it lags a bit on longevity and dries down less complex. Still, for the price, it's a no-brainer for a fresh hit.
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  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Soft Bergamot & Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Melon100%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Vetiver50%

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, especially given its lighter performance. It's less suited for formal events or evening dates where something bolder might be preferred.

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
  • 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

A vibrant splash of zesty bergamot kicks things off, bright and invigorating, reminiscent of a summer's day. A watery, green melon note quickly follows, adding a fresh, slightly sweet fruitiness that keeps it light. It settles into a clean, smooth base of airy musk and earthy vetiver, offering a subtle, refined finish without being too heavy or overtly masculine.

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