GREEN BERGAMOT

Green bergamot is a luminous and vibrant citrus note that captures the fresher, greener facets of the bergamot fruit before it reaches full ripeness. Unlike the smoother, more rounded scent of mature bergamot, Green Bergamot offers a brisk, zesty aroma with tart citrus peel, crisp green leaves, and subtle floral undertones. It exudes a sparkling, energetic brightness balanced by a slightly bitter, herbaceous edge—evoking the scent of freshly crushed bergamot zest still clinging to the tree. Used predominantly as a top note, Green Bergamot brings an invigorating lift and a refined natural freshness to a wide range of fragrance styles.

History & Production: Bergamot, traditionally cold-pressed from the rind of the fruit cultivated mainly in Calabria, Italy, is a cornerstone of classical perfumery. The “green” interpretation is typically crafted through early-harvest bergamot oil or by blending traditional bergamot with green notes like petitgrain, galbanum, or citral-rich molecules to enhance its vegetal sharpness. Green Bergamot has become especially prized in modern formulations for its ability to add an uplifting, sophisticated edge to everything from colognes and fougères to musky florals and light woods. It’s a note that captures the essence of sunlight through leaves—bracing, elegant, and full of life.