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Bergamot Oil
Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau
Chemotype: Calabrian type
- PLANT PART
- fresh pericarp (peel)
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressing
- AROMA NOTE
- top
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 0.4%
- Phototoxicity
- Phototoxic — use caution
- Maximum for sun-exposed skin
- 0.4%
- Oxidation risk
- high
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
Cold-pressed bergamot is phototoxic because of furanocoumarins such as bergapten. The cited safety source gives a leave-on maximum of 0.4%.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorCold-pressed bergamot should be kept at or below 0.4% in leave-on products on UV-exposed skin because of phototoxicity.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record uses a directly read bergamot COA for the six primary volatile constituents and a public bergamot safety article for the phototoxic ceiling. The composition is consistent with standard cold-pressed Calabrian bergamot: limonene dominant, with substantial linalyl acetate and linalool.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 38.23% | 38.23–38.23% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; limonene 38.23%) |
| Linalyl acetate | 28.35% | 28.35–28.35% | monoterpene ester | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; linalyl acetate 28.35%) |
| Linalool | 14.83% | 14.83–14.83% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; linalool 14.83%) |
| beta-Pinene | 6.56% | 6.56–6.56% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; beta-pinene 6.56%) |
| gamma-Terpinene | 5.74% | 5.74–5.74% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; gamma-terpinene 5.74%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.95% | 0.95–0.95% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceNHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA, batch 080224-2 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf (GC primary constituents; alpha-pinene 0.95%) |
Profile source: NHR Organic Bergamot Essential Oil COA; Phototoxicity: essential oils, sun and safety; Bergamot Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Bergamot%20CofA%20GC%20080224-2.pdf; https://tisserandinstitute.org/phototoxicity-essential-oils-sun-and-safety/ (bergamot leave-on maximum 0.4%); https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/bergamot-essential-oil.php (cold pressed peel oil; medium aroma strength; top note)
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for uplifting mood and easing occasional stress or low spirits
- reported to support relaxation and restful sleep when diffused in the evening
- used in perfumery as the archetypal citrus top note in eau de cologne and Earl Grey-style fragrances
- traditionally associated with easing occasional tension in massage blends (photosensitivity caution applies)
- reported use in blends aimed at supporting emotional balance and calm
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 50 is a normalization of AromaWeb's categorical medium aroma strength into the archive's numeric scale rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for bergamot oil.