bergamia

Oil expressed from the Citrus bergamia peel imparts an uplifting quality when used as a top note in perfumery and is prominently featured in Earl Grey tea, known the world over for its revitalizing scent.

Holiday Exquisitries: A Sensualist’s Gift Guide Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

It is therefore not so surprising that bit by bit, many perfume aficionado as well as amateur DIY perfumers were lead to believe that it is the bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia tree that provides the perfumer with the generous palette of oils of bergamot, petitgrain, neroli and orange flower absolute.

Bitter Orange or Bergamot - The Giving Tree Award Goes To Whom? Ayala Sender 2007

It is therefore not so surprising that bit by bit, many perfume aficionado as well as amateur DIY perfumers were lead to believe that it is the bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia tree that provides the perfumer with the generous palette of oils of bergamot, petitgrain, neroli and orange flower absolute.

Archive 2007-05-01 Ayala Sender 2007

Oil expressed from the Citrus bergamia peel imparts an uplifting quality when used as a top note in perfumery and is prominently featured in Earl Grey tea, known the world over for its revitalizing scent.

Archive 2007-12-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

• Bergamot, C. bergamia, possibly a cross between the sour orange and sweet lime C. limettoides, is grown mainly in Italy for its floral-scented rind oil.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

• Bergamot, C. bergamia, possibly a cross between the sour orange and sweet lime C. limettoides, is grown mainly in Italy for its floral-scented rind oil.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004