BERGAMOT
Bergamot is a bright, fresh, and zesty citrus note with a distinctive crisp and slightly bitter-sweet aroma. It has a complex scent profile that combines sparkling, green, and slightly floral nuances with a sharp, clean citrusy character. The fragrance is uplifting, energetic, and typically light to medium in intensity.
Origin & Extraction
Bergamot is extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a citrus fruit primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The essential oil is obtained through cold-pressing the fruit's peel, which preserves its fresh and vibrant aromatic qualities.
History & Culture
Bergamot is extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a citrus fruit primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The essential oil is obtained through cold-pressing the fruit's peel, which preserves its fresh and vibrant aromatic qualities.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Bergamot is extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a citrus fruit primarily grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The essential oil is obtained through cold-pressing the fruit's peel, which preserves its fresh and vibrant aromatic qualities.