Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot Essential Oil

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia

AromaSense Bergamot Essential Oil is cold pressed from the peel of bergamot fruit grown in Italy.

Bergamot is best known as the distinctive citrus aroma traditionally used in Earl Grey tea and has long been valued in perfumery and aromatherapy for its bright yet elegant aromatic profile.

Aromatic profile

Fresh, citrusy, lightly floral, sweet, and gently spicy with soft tart undertones.

How bergamot essential oil is traditionally used

Bergamot essential oil has long been valued in aromatherapy for uplifting emotional blends, diffuser preparations, massage oils, and body care rituals.

Its bright yet balanced aroma is traditionally used to help create a calming and positive atmosphere during periods of stress, nervous tension, emotional fatigue, or mental overwhelm.

Bergamot is also widely appreciated in skincare and massage preparations for oily skin and body care blends where a fresh citrus profile is desired.

Because of its fresh and harmonising aromatic character, bergamot is commonly used to soften and brighten more resinous, woody, or herbaceous essential oil combinations.

Blends well with

Clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, marjoram, patchouli, rosemary, sweet orange, and ylang ylang.

Extraction method

Bergamot essential oil is extracted by cold pressing the fresh peel of the ripened fruit.

This traditional extraction method helps preserve the bright and delicate aromatic compounds naturally present in the citrus peel.

Plant origin

This particular bergamot essential oil originates from Italy.

Good to know

Bergamot is the distinctive citrus aroma traditionally used to flavour Earl Grey tea.

Its fresh, uplifting scent has made it one of the most widely used citrus oils in natural perfumery, aromatherapy, and botanical body care preparations.

Safety

Bergamot essential oil may cause photosensitivity due to naturally occurring bergaptene content.

Avoid direct sun exposure or UV exposure after applying diluted bergamot oil to the skin.

For topical applications, always dilute appropriately in a carrier oil before use.

Not recommended during pregnancy without professional guidance.