Citrus

Bergamot

Note Profile

Natural 5989 perfumes

Also Known As

Bergamot Leaf, 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.

Citrus 85%

Floral 15%

Fruity 10%

Green 10%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 40%

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.