Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil
Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil

Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil

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Calabrian Bergamot essential oil is derived from the fragrant peel of the bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) cultivated in the Calabria region of Southern Italy. Revered for its enticing citrusy aroma, this essential oil is a staple in the world of perfumery and aromatherapy. The oil is extracted through a cold-press method, ensuring the preservation of its delicate and complex fragrance.

Calabrian Bergamot essential oil is characterised by its bright, uplifting scent with prominent notes of citrus, offering a refreshing and invigorating olfactory experience. Beyond its aromatic allure, the oil is renowned for its potential therapeutic benefits, including stress relief and mood enhancement. Its versatility makes it a popular choice in creating bespoke fragrances, luxurious skincare products, and natural remedies.


With its high content of limonene and other terpenes, this essential oil possesses potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it a valuable addition to natural cleaning products. Its refreshing and uplifting aroma contributes to its stress-relieving and mood-enhancing attributes, often utilised in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and a sense of well-being. Calabrian Bergamot is also renowned for its potential skin-brightening effects, making it a popular component in skincare formulations targeting uneven skin tone and promoting a radiant complexion.

Benefits  of bergamot essential oil include:

  1. Aromatic: Bergamot essential oil has a fresh, sweet, and citrusy scent, which makes it a popular choice for aromatherapy and perfumery.

  2. Antibacterial: Bergamot essential oil has antibacterial properties, which makes it useful in preventing infections and promoting healing.

  3. Antidepressant: Bergamot essential oil is known to have mood-boosting properties and can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

  4. Antispasmodic: Bergamot essential oil can help alleviate muscle spasms and cramps.

  5. Digestive: Bergamot essential oil can help promote digestion and relieve digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and constipation.

  6. Anti-inflammatory: Bergamot essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it useful in treating skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

  7. Analgesic: Bergamot essential oil has pain-relieving properties and can help alleviate headaches and muscle pain.

  8. Bergamot may help to ease congestion, coughs and colds, and some infections. 

  9. Deodorant: Bergamot essential oil can help eliminate unpleasant odours and is commonly used in natural deodorants.

When diluted in a carrier oil, it may be beneficial for oily skin and acne prone skin, minor skin irritations like eczema and psoriasis, cold sores, as well as minor wounds like cuts, scratches and abrasions.

Blends well with : Chamomile, Coriander, Cypress, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniperberry, Lavender, Neroli and Violet.

Bergamot Essential oil is insoluble in water and alchohol, but soluble in other oils. It should be added to the formula as is, in the fat phase of the formulation, and can be used at 1-100%, as it can be used neat in massage oils.

Bergamot oil is highly regarded for its soothing use as an aromatherapy treatment. It can be mixed with a carrier oil to use a body oil or massage oil (1-3%). It can be used to scent candles or used in vapourisers.


CAS Number: 8007-75-8

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia

Appearance: Bergamot essential oil is typically a light greenish-yellow to yellowish-brown liquid.

Chemical Composition: The chemical composition can vary, but common compounds in bergamot essential oil include limonene, linalool, gamma-terpinene, beta-pinene, and bergapten.

Extraction Method: Bergamot oil is extracted from the peel of the bergamot orange using cold expression or cold pressing.

Specific Gravity: The specific gravity of bergamot essential oil typically ranges from 0.875 to 0.880 at 20°C.

Refractive Index: The refractive index is usually around 1.465 to 1.475 at 20°C.

Odour and Flavour: Bergamot essential oil has a fresh, sweet, citrusy, and slightly floral aroma. The flavor is reminiscent of the fruit, with a characteristic citrus taste.

Preservation: Essential oils, including bergamot oil, are preserved by storing them in dark glass bottles away from light and heat. Airtight sealing of the containers is essential to prevent oxidation.

Storage: Bergamot essential oil should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and heat sources.

Country of Origin: Bergamot oranges are primarily grown in Southern Italy, and Calabria is particularly known for producing high-quality bergamot oil.

HS Code: The Harmonised System (HS) code for bergamot essential oil is typically 3301.12, which covers essential oils of citrus fruit.


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