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Bergamot Sfuma-Torchio FCR EO (Season)
Citrus bergamia
Chemotype: limonene-linalyl acetate FCR type
- PLANT PART
- fruit peel
- EXTRACTION
- sfumatrice and torchio cold expression followed by furocoumarin reduction
- AROMA NOTE
- top
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 15%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- high
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
Hermitage describes this item as furocoumarine-reduced bergamot. Public FCF bergamot references show residual bergapten can be reduced to trace levels and Tisserand Institute states bergapten-free bergamot is considered non-phototoxic.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateAlthough this FCR bergamot is treated as non-phototoxic, it still carries skin-sensitization risk from oxidized terpenes and citral-bearing minor fractions.
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About this composition
Hermitage identifies this material as a furocoumarine-reduced bergamot produced via Sfumatice and Torchio. No public batch GC for the season-specific Hermitage lot was accessible in this pass, so the quantitative constituent figures are anchored to public bergamot FCF / bergapten-free reference documents that match the stated processing class.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 47% | 47–47% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceOrganic Bergamot Oil FCF (Bergaptene Free) allergen / composition declaration https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf (page 17, limonene 47%) |
| Linalyl acetate | 35% | 35–35% | monoterpene ester | View sourceOrganic Bergamot Oil FCF (Bergaptene Free) allergen / composition declaration https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf (page 17, linalyl acetate 35%) |
| Linalool | 15% | 15–15% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceOrganic Bergamot Oil FCF (Bergaptene Free) allergen / composition declaration https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf (page 17, linalool 15%) |
| Geranyl acetate | 1% | 1–1% | monoterpene ester | View sourceOrganic Bergamot Oil FCF (Bergaptene Free) allergen / composition declaration https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf (page 17, geranyl acetate 1%) |
| Citral | 1% | 1–1% | monoterpene aldehyde | View sourceOrganic Bergamot Oil FCF (Bergaptene Free) allergen / composition declaration https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf (page 17, citral 1%) |
Profile source: Hermitage Oils Bergamot Sfuma-Torchio FCR EO (Season 2025); Madar Organic Bergamot Oil FCF document set; Tisserand Institute phototoxicity article · https://hermitageoils.com/product/bergamot-sfuma-torchio-fcr-eo-2025/ ; https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oils-organic/bergamot/Bergamot%20Organic%20-%204577708%20All%20docs.pdf ; https://tisserandinstitute.org/phototoxicity-essential-oils-sun-and-safety/
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- shares the traditional uplifting and calming reputation of Calabrian bergamot oils
- used in perfumery as a premium citrus top note valued for traditional torchio (press) extraction character
- traditionally associated with supporting mood and easing occasional stress when diffused
- reported use in fine fragrance for a rich, rounded citrus-floral profile
- traditionally used in blends for a sense of calm alertness
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 · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public season-specific GC/COA was located for the Hermitage Sfuma-Torchio FCR lot, so the constituent values come from public bergamot FCF reference material rather than a product-specific assay.
- Odor intensity 65 is a normalized archive inference from the supplier's qualitative description of strong lift, sparkle, and power, not a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values.