Bergamot
Jun 20
Bright citrus, delicate flowers, green fruit, and a hint of spice come together in bergamot essential oil, one of the most distinctive fragrances in aromatherapy and perfumery. Expressed primarily from the peel of Citrus bergamia, bergamot smells less sugary than sweet orange and considerably more floral than lemon or grapefruit. Its unusual combination of limonene, …
Mar 14
Bergamot essential oil has one of the most distinctive fragrances in aromatherapy. It is unmistakably citrusy, but unlike the straightforward sweetness of orange or the sharp brightness of lemon, bergamot also has soft floral, slightly bitter, and almost tea-like notes. That complexity is one reason bergamot appears so often in perfumes, colognes, diffuser blends, massage …
Jan 14
Bergamot essential oil sits somewhere between a traditional citrus oil and a floral fragrance. It has the brightness you might expect from citrus peel, but its aroma is softer, slightly bitter, delicately floral, and more complex than straightforward lemon or sweet orange. That makes bergamot especially useful for diffuser blending. It pairs beautifully with lavender, …
Jan 13
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people become interested in aromatherapy. Lavender, bergamot, chamomile, ylang ylang, frankincense, and other essential oils are routinely promoted as natural ways to “calm anxiety,” reduce stress, or help someone feel more settled. There is some scientific evidence worth discussing—but the story is more complicated than many essential-oil …
