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Eau de parfum
Bargello No. 198
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Bargello No. 198 — a women's fragrance with a vivid citrus character
Bargello No. 198 is an eau de parfum for women from the Turkish brand Bargello.
The composition combines citrus and floral notes, creating an impression that is simultaneously fresh, radiant, and gently sensual.
This fragrance is for those who enjoy prominent white-floral accords, juicy fruitiness, and a warm amber drydown.
From the first seconds, No. 198 opens with an energetic combination of bergamot, pear, and tangerine.
The citrus notes create a sense of cleanliness and lightness, while the juicy pear gives the opening a rounded quality and a modern fruity nuance.
Thanks to this introduction, the fragrance feels lively and appealing without becoming a simple citrus freshness.
How the composition develops
As it develops on the skin, sambac jasmine, neroli, and orange blossom emerge at the heart.
The white-floral accord becomes the fragrance's main emotional core, lending it femininity, expressiveness, and a soft sunny creaminess.
Neroli supports the floral theme with a fresh green-citrus nuance, while jasmine makes the heart fuller and more sensual.
In the base, the composition becomes warmer and calmer.
Amber and benzoin create a soft balsamic background, white musk adds a clean, delicate skin-like feel, and vanilla softens the finish with a hint of gourmand sweetness. As a result, No.
198 leaves behind a noticeable, warm, and comfortable impression.
Character and sillage
Bargello No.
198 belongs to the citrus and floral family, but its olfactory profile is broader, with fruity, ambery, balsamic, gourmand, musky, and white-floral nuances also making themselves heard.
This combination makes the fragrance multifaceted and highly recognizable. It begins fresh, develops florally, and concludes with a warm vanilla-musk accord.
Its sillage is described as very strong, so it should be applied carefully, especially indoors.
For an everyday look, it is enough to start with a small number of sprays and assess how the composition behaves specifically on your skin.
On clothing, the scent may last longer and feel more intense, so moderation is advisable here as well.
When to wear No. 198
The fresh citrus opening makes Bargello No. 198 suitable for daytime looks, while white flowers, amber, and vanilla give it enough elegance for special occasions and evening outings.
It is easy to imagine this fragrance in warm weather, when radiant fruity-floral compositions are particularly appealing.
In cool weather, its base unfolds more densely and softly, highlighting benzoin, musk, and vanilla.
In terms of mood, it is a feminine, noticeable, and compliment-getting fragrance without being tied strictly to a single style.
It works equally well with a light urban look or a more elegant outfit, provided it is applied with care.
The perfumer is not specified in the available information, so it is more accurate to assess the composition through its expressive note pyramid and the brand's overall style.
Similar fragrances
If you enjoy the combination of fruity freshness, white flowers, and a warm, slightly sweet base, you may want to explore Thera Cosméticos Absurd Women's Perfume.
As alternatives, you can also consider Noma Golden Hour and Thera Cosméticos Absurd Eau de Parfum.
These fragrances offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of a noticeable feminine profile with floral and ambery nuances.
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