Bergamot Calabria BA-free / FCF EO
Botanical name: Citrus bergamia Risso & Poit
Rectified bergamot oil / furanocoumarin-free / bergapten-free
Family: Rutaceae
Extracted from: the peel by steam distillation (FCF)
Country of origin: Italy (Calabria region)
Appearance : thin, light yellow/green liquid
Aroma : A sparkling citrus fragrance with sweet, fruity notes and a warm, floral undertone reminiscent of Neroli — without phototoxic bergapten
CAS : 68648-33-9
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Aromatic Profile — Bergapten-Free (FCF) Bergamot from Calabria
- Top notes :
- Fresh and sparkling citrus aroma — reminiscent of sweet orange with a green undertone
- Clear and clean, with a slightly spicy note thanks to limonene and α-pinene
- Heart notes :
- Soft, floral spiciness reminiscent of Neroli
- A subtle spicy warmth that adds depth without being overpowering
- Basic :
- A soft, lingering sweetness with a hint of green bitterness
- No phototoxic acuity due to the absence of bergapten (furocoumarins)
Sensory Impressions
- Mood : Uplifting, calming and emotionally balancing
- Texture : Light, airy and elegant — ideal as a top note in perfumes
- Blends well with : Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Frankincense, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood
This oil is beloved for its safety in sun-sensitive formulas and its refined Calabrian origins — where the bergamot fruit develops a richer aromatic complexity thanks to the Mediterranean climate and fertile soil.
📋 IFRA restrictions for bergapten-free bergamot oil (FCF)
- Bergapten (CAS 85-91-6) :
- Maximum allowed in the product: ≤ 0.0005%
- For applications on skin exposed to UV light: maximum 0.0015% bergapten in the final product
- Maximum concentration Category 4: up to 85.71% allowed
🔍 Important to know
- Although bergapten-free oil is not phototoxic , IFRA remains cautious about cumulative exposure to furocoumarins.
- Bergamot, free of bergapten, can therefore be used in a wide range of leave-on products such as perfumes, creams and massage oils, provided that the final product complies with the concentration limits.
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