Bergamot FCF 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: Conventional
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top note
  • Aroma Family: Citrus
  • Aroma: Very fresh, light, tangy citrus with crisp green notes and a very faint floral undertone.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Bergamot FCF Sample (1 ml) 129-3
    $2.00
  2. Bergamot FCF 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 129-016
    $15.25
  3. Bergamot FCF 30 ml (1 oz) 129-030
    $26.00
  4. Bergamot FCF 2 oz 129-9
    $45.25
  5. Bergamot FCF 4 oz 129-10
    $80.25
  6. Bergamot FCF 8 oz 129-11
    $144.75
  7. Bergamot FCF 16 oz 129-12
    $262.00
  8. Bergamot FCF 1 kg 129-25
    $576.00
  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

Our Bergamot FCF* is bergapten-free - a welcome addition to skincare with no photosensitizing effects. Bergamot is a cooling, refreshing oil with many uses and ours is a light, tangy citrus with crisp green notes and a slight floral undertone; it is 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 use in addition to being greatly valued for its soothing 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.2 It is also the legendary 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.

Aromatic Profile: Very fresh, light, tangy citrus with crisp green notes and a very faint floral undertone.


Appearance: Greenish-yellow, 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, 2005, pp. 56.

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.

Bergamot FCF EO

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Customer Reviews for Bergamot FCF EO

Refreshing Review by
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5
Love bergamot ! This is fresh & clean leaning more towards a lime but not as sharp. Great unisex oil ! Really great company to order from . I'm very picky and I've been very impressed with not only quality but stellar customer service !
(Posted on 8/24/2015)
My favourite oil in Office Review by
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5
When I am feeling depression or stress, I will diffuse Bergamot during work or in the office. It can benefit my colleagues also. Bergamot gave me the feeling of antidepressant, uplifting and refreshing. This is a perfect stimulant, it can light up yourself and give you the feeling of joy and happiness.
(Posted on 9/17/2014)
Non-phototoxic excellence Review by
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5
This wonderful floral oil is great for blending with other fine essential oils. The light and citrusy scent is relaxing and can build confidence and is uplifting to the mood. Has been reported to have great, positive effects on women during their monthly cycle.
(Posted on 9/7/2014)
Bergamot - Finest citrus Essential oil Review by
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5
Bergamot is the finest of all citrus essential oils. This one is sweet and lemony fresh at the top with a warm, floral balsamic undertone. This blends well with citrus, floral, woody, spices and orientals. This type of citrus is more exotic then other citrus EOs. I recently used Bergamot FCF & Coriander to create a cheerful, uplifting and calming body Lotion for my dry skin. Bergamot is the only classified citrus essential oil that works as an aphrodisiac. Because this Bergamot contains no bergaptene, this oil will not irritate the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Bergamot essential oil is unisex so it adds character to feminine floral EOs for women and sweetens deep earthy / dry woody masculine EOs for men. Overall, if you want an exotic citrus EO that will not irritate your skin (phototoxic) then Bergamot FCF is the citrus oil of choice.
(Posted on 9/6/2014)