Citrus

Bergamot

Note Profile

Botanical 15,667 perfumes

Also Known As

Calabrian Bergamot, Citrus (Bergamot), Italian Bergamot, Sicilian Bergamot, Vert De Bergamot

About

Bitter, aromatic citrus

Scent Profile

Bergamot has a fresh, bitter citrus aroma with green, floral, and slightly spicy undertones. Its scent is more complex than other citrus oils, combining aspects of orange, lemon, and light herbal notes. As it evaporates, it reveals subtle sweetness and a mild, tea-like nuance.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeTop · ~0.5h lasting

Family Fresh & Citrus

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What this is made of

Bergamot oil, expressed

A natural extract

CAS 8007-75-8

Bergamot oil, expressed (IFRA NCS G2.5). The note denotes the expressed peel oil.

Declarable allergen: Named in EU Annex III as Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil products must list this name above a set concentration
Restricted: An IFRA Standard limits how much of this a perfumer can use the limit applies to the perfumer, not the wearer

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Why that matters

A perfume that names Bergamot can use a different extract, a reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies. These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.

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Origin

Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the Citrus bergamia fruit, primarily cultivated in Calabria, southern Italy. The fruit is a hybrid, likely between bitter orange and lemon, and is harvested for its aromatic peel rather than its juice.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bergamot mainly as a top note to impart brightness and freshness, especially in citrus and fougère compositions. It blends well with other citrus, floral, and aromatic ingredients, and is a key component in classic colognes and the traditional Eau de Cologne accord.