Bergamot Fragrance Oil with Citrus Rind Notes by Flaires of Spain 12ml

A Fresh Bergamot Fragrance Oil with Floral End Notes

Bergamot oil comes from a citrus tree grown in Calabria, France and West Africa. The essence is taken from the fruit's rind. This bergamot fragrance oil by Flaires of Spain comes in a 12 ml glass bottle. It is a pleasant citrusy scent with floral end notes and a touch of herb. It is earthy and springlike, like an open field in spring. Use it as bergamot oil for soap, creams and oils.

Product Details

• Type: Bergamot fragrance oil
• Material: Fragrance oil blend in a glass bottle
• Size: 12 ml (0.4 oz)
• Olfactory family: Citrus
• Main notes: Bergamot, citrus, blend
• Made in: Spain by Flaires
• Includes: One bottle
• Use: Mix with creams, soaps or oils
• Display: Store upright with the cap closed
• Product number: L-053

Calabria and Its Golden Fruit

Bergamot is closely tied to Calabria in southern Italy. The south coast near Reggio Calabria reportedly produces about 90 percent of the world's bergamots. Botanists disagree on whether it is a hybrid of lemon and bitter orange or its own species.

Cologne and Tea

From the 17th century, locals pressed the rind against a sponge to collect the oil. Johann Maria Farina built his 1709 Eau de Cologne around bergamot. The oil also flavors Earl Grey and other teas.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this bergamot fragrance oil to your own base. It combines well with lavender, geranium and jasmine. An Earl Grey citrus scent suits a gift set. Look for a citrus herb fragrance oil in the Fragrance Oils collection or the full Museumize fragrance collection. Keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright, away from heat and direct sun.

Perfumers have prized bergamot since the early 18th century for its bright, sophisticated lift. Many makers choose bergamot oil for soap for that refined citrus edge. A citrus herb fragrance oil like this one adds an earthy note. An Earl Grey citrus scent invites a quiet tea table.

For More Reading from the Web

• Why does one Italian coast supply most of the world's bergamot? This feature explores Calabria's groves and the fruit's long perfumery career. Bergamot: The Sweet Scent of Calabria - Great Italian Chefs