Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote Extrait

Description

Nice Bergamote Extrait is Antoine Maisondieu's richer, more nocturnal rework of his 2018 original, doubling the concentration and swapping in a more narcotic jasmine sambac absolute. The result keeps the bergamot brightness but grounds it in a deeper, more gourmand cedar-amber-musk base.

How It Differs From the Eau de Parfum

• Concentration: 32% extrait de parfum, roughly double the eau de parfum's oil load.
• Character: The EDP is fresher and more purely citrus; this Extrait leans into a more narcotic jasmine sambac and a caramelized, cedar-patchouli-musk base for a warmer, more evening-appropriate feel.
• Who it's for: Choose this Extrait when you want the same bergamot-jasmine story with noticeably more depth, richness, and staying power.

Scent Character

• Floral: 29%
• Fresh: 29%
• Sweet: 21%
• Woody: 21%

Translation: a richer, more gourmand take on the same citrus-floral DNA as the EDP, still bright, but denser and creamier.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Candied/Bitter Orange

Heart: Jasmine (Sambac Absolute), Ylang-Ylang

Base: Tonka Bean, Amber Musk, Cedar

Performance

• Longevity: Excellent, 10+ hours, markedly longer-wearing than the eau de parfum at this concentration.
• Sillage: Strong, fills the room, noticeably louder than the EDP.
• Projection: 3+ ft for the first hour, then settling to arm's-length.

Best Occasions & Season

• Spring and summer, with enough depth to carry into cooler evenings
• Business, everyday wear, and leisure
• Unisex
• Skip for: situations that call for a light, unobtrusive scent

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
House: Essential Parfums, Paris, founded 2018 by Géraldine Archambault
Lineage: A richer reinterpretation of Nice Bergamote (2018)

Try Before You Commit

Sample it first: a 1mL vial is $7.99, a good way to feel the difference from the EDP before buying the full bottle.

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FAQ

Is Nice Bergamote Extrait men's or women's?
Unisex. A citrus-floral built to wear well on anyone.

How does it compare to the EDP?
Same bergamot-jasmine backbone, but denser, warmer, and considerably longer-lasting: a more nocturnal, gourmand version of the original.

What's the longevity and sillage?
Excellent longevity around 10+ hours with strong sillage: expect it to fill a room.

What does it smell like?
Bright Calabrian bergamot up front, a narcotic jasmine sambac heart, and a caramelized cedar-amber-musk finish.