SMELLBOOK REFERENCE · SB-0012
Bergamot
Permanent ID: smellbook: · updated 2026-10-25, revision 4
Character EDITORIAL
Bergamot smells bright and citrusy, but greener, more aromatic and less sweet than orange.
Words: citrus, green, aromatic, bright. Families: Fresh and clean.
Met in: Kitchen.
Evidence
Scientific evidence
- Volatile compounds of citrus rind oils (CLM-CITRUS-001). M. Carmen González-Mas et al., Volatile Compounds in Citrus Essential Oils: A Comprehensive Review, Frontiers in Plant Science, 2019.
- Bergamot-like odour components of bergamot essential oil (CLM-BERGAMOT-001). Masayoshi Sawamura et al., Characteristic odour components of bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso) essential oil, Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 2006.
Molecules named in these claims: decanal, geraniol, linalyl acetate. A molecule listed here is named in a VERIFIED claim about this smell. It is not presented as the cause of the smell; each claim says what its source supports.
Cite
SmellBook. (2026). Bergamot (revision 4, 2026-10-25). SmellBook Public Atlas. smellbook:smell:bergamot. https://smellbook.com/smells/bergamot
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