Bergamot FCF - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (synonym of Citrus x aurantium L.)
  • Origin: Italy
  • Process: Cold Pressed and Vacuum Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Peels
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top Note
  • Aroma Family: Citrus
  • Aroma: Green, fresh, sweet, mouth-watering aroma, with bright, citrusy top notes; has a somewhat warm, floral aspect that develops in the drydown.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Bergamot FCF - Organic Sample (1 ml) 130-3
    $2.00
  2. Bergamot FCF - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 130-016
    $16.75
  3. Bergamot FCF - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 130-030
    $27.25
  4. Bergamot FCF - Organic 2 oz 130-9
    $47.50
  5. Bergamot FCF - Organic 4 oz 130-10
    $85.75
  6. Bergamot FCF - Organic 8 oz 130-11
    $153.00
  7. Bergamot FCF - Organic 16 oz 130-12
    $277.00
  8. Bergamot FCF - Organic 1 kg 130-25
    $608.50
  9. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer
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Overview

Bergamot FCF Essential Oil - Organic

Organic Bergamot FCF* is bergapten-free – a welcome addition to skincare with no photosensitizing effects. Ours is green, fresh and sweet with bright, citrusy top notes and a somewhat warm, floral aspect that develops in the drydown – a pleasantly fresh and uplifting example of what Bergamot oil should be. Its juicy, sweet and well-rounded aroma is a welcome and indispensable component of even the most basic essential oil collection. Bergamot oil has a wide spectrum of applications in addition to being greatly valued for its calming and balancing properties – its fresh, sweet, citrus aroma is very pleasing and especially uplifting to the spirit.

A member of the Rutaceae family originating either in Northern Italy or the Canary Islands1, the Citrus aurantium var. bergamia tree produces small, somewhat bitter, pear-shaped fruits, the peels of which are pressed for their aromatic oil. Trees were later cultivated in the Calabria region of southern Italy which now produces about 90% of the world’s supply of Bergamot oil. Bergamot is one of the most commonly used essential oils in perfumery where it adds a rich top note, especially in Eau de Cologne types; when combined with Neroli and Lemon, it produces an initial 'fresh fragrance' impression.It is also the legendary flavor and perfume of Earl Grey tea.3

For many citrus fruits, the peel is expressed (or distilled) for the oil while the pulp is later extracted for the juice – added value and minimum waste being two good reasons for the oil and juice businesses to co-exist. In fact, most of the time, it is the same producer that extracts both the oil and the juice. With Bergamot essential oil, the situation is somewhat different. In more recent years, the food industry’s demand for whole fruit has been increasing, a phenomenon that has made it more difficult for essential oil producers to find the raw material, resulting in higher prices. The extraction of all our Bergamot essential oils is the primary business for our producers with citrus juice being a by-product.4

Citrus peel oils, like the coniferous needle oils, are predominantly composed of the highly volatile monoterpenes limonene and pinene – the perfect top note molecules perfumers commonly rely on. However, Bergamot oil is the only citrus peel oil with the distinction of containing up to 30% of the fruity-woody-floral ester linalyl acetate  - a valuable antioxidant also found in Lavender. Renowned aromatherapist Patricia Davis states: “The fragrance is equally acceptable to men and women, and it blends with almost any flower oil, giving it considerable versatility.5

*FCF (furanocoumarin-free) refers to the chemical constituent(s) responsible for extreme sensitization of the skin to sunlight that has been removed from the essential oil6; in the case of Bergamot, the specific furanocoumarin molecule is bergapten.7 Bergamot FCF is one of the few citrus peel oils that has the benefit of wearability in both perfumes and body oils without the potential risk of phototoxicity. In every other way, the applications for Bergamot FCF are the same as for Bergamot (whole) essential oil.

For information regarding the attributes of Bergamot essential oil, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 338.
  • Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 211-12, 269, 286.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending - Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 84, 126, 149, 175, 193-4.

For information regarding the use of Bergamot in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Green, fresh, sweet, mouth-watering aroma, with bright, citrusy top notes; has a somewhat warm, floral aspect that develops in the drydown.


Appearance: Colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Boronia, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress Leaf, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon and other Citrus oils, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Mimosa, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange (Sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Thyme ct linalool, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang. "Bergamot oil has a certain fixative effect when used in fairly high concentrations; [it] is used extensively in perfumery for its sweet freshness, particularly in citrus colognes, chypres, fougères, modern fantasy bases, etc."8


Safety Considerations: None known.9 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Sellar, Wanda. The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992, p. 16.

2 Williams, David G. Perfumes of Yesterday, 2004, p. 176.

3 Green, Mindy. Natural Perfumes - Simple Aromatherapy Recipes, 1999, p. 33.

4 Industry communication.

5 Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z, 1988, pp. 51-2.

6 Bowles, E. Joy. The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils, 3rd ed., 2003, pp. 108-9.

7 Industry communication.

8 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 91-4.

9 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 211-212.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Bergamot FCF - Organic EO

not like cold pressed Review by
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5
bergamot smell is divine and unique and unlike any citrus smells of course.
fcf actually smells a but 'damped' compared to the usual bergamot, which smells richer of course.
(Posted on 8/2/2023)
Best Bergamot FCF Ever Found Review by
Rating
5
I love bergamot, it's one of the all-time best oils for me. Since I use it so much and hang out outside/in the sun a lot, I wanted to find one I can add to roll-ons and blends to apply to my skin. This bergamot FCF is hands down the best I've ever found, it's so uplifting and fresh, and soft without any harsh bitter notes, almost vanilla-like on the end notes (but not quite). It reminds me very much of my favorite organic Earl Grey tea, also incredibly smooth without harsh or bitter notes. In my opinion, it's one of Eden Botanicals' best oils!
(Posted on 11/30/2020)
Crisp, bright and dare I say... Floral? Review by
Rating
5
Linalool is very nice from this Bergamot!!

Added the texture of clothing to my fine floral blend. It’s like... sheer mesh, not fishnet as that is too big in space. This is like a fine organza bag you send fancy gifts in!! Oh and it wears even finer than that!
(Posted on 1/29/2020)
Just like Bergamot Review by
Rating
5
This doesn't disappoint for those wanting a Bergamot aroma without photosensitive skin issues.
Cool how instead of being green color like standard Bergamot, this is clearer colored!
(Posted on 3/30/2019)
Crisp, tart, and green Review by
Rating
5
This bergamot oil smells fresh, crisp, tart, and green with a tiny hint of sweetness upon dryout. Very uplifting and one of my most favorite bergamot oils I have experienced. I also love that it is organic plus Bergaptene Free. Perfect for use in leave-on body products to avoid the effects of increased phototoxicity.
(Posted on 4/29/2013)