Bergamot

At a glance

Cold‑pressed oil from the peel of Citrus bergamia, chiefly cultivated in Calabria, Italy; bright, sparkling citrus with floral‑herbal nuances, widely used as a top‑note in perfumery.

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Category

⚗️ Synthetic

Origin

Citrus bergamia peel, primarily grown in Calabria, Italy

Extraction

Cold expression

Chemical family

Terpene

CAS number

8007-75-8

Profile

Bright, sparkling citrus with a subtle floral-bitter edge

IFRA status

Restricted, bergapten (furocoumarin) limits under IFRA due to phototoxicity

Cost tier

Medium