Bergamot is the aristocrat of the citrus family — less brash than lemon, more complex than orange, with a bitter-sweet elegance that has made it the opening note of perfumery's greatest compositions. Grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy, its essential oil bridges freshness and sophistication like no other citrus.
Bright, bitter-sweet citrus with a distinctive floral undertone. Less sharp than lemon, less sweet than orange. There's an almost tea-like quality (bergamot flavors Earl Grey) that gives it intellectual refinement. The finest bergamot has a slightly peppery, aromatic complexity that disappears quickly — making the opening minutes precious.
Bergamot signals optimism tempered by sophistication. It's the scent of someone who's alert, engaged, and ready — but not anxious or aggressive. Research links citrus exposure to increased perception of competence and energy.