How to Wear Bergamot

Bergamot works best as a top note that you layer or let fade into softer base notes rather than wearing alone.

Bergamot is like a beautiful person with terrible timing—stunning but impossible to pin down unless you give it something steady to hold onto.

1. Start light in cooler weather. Bergamot can turn sharp and medicinal in heat. Apply one spray to pulse points when it's under 70°F. The citrus oil needs cool air to stay elegant instead of aggressive.
2. Layer with complementary notes. Bergamot loves lavender, vanilla, or light woods. Spray bergamot first, wait thirty seconds, then apply your base fragrance. The bergamot creates a bright opening that settles into something more complex.
3. Apply to fabric, not skin. Bergamot can photosensitize skin in sunlight. Spray onto clothing or hair instead. The fabric holds the scent longer and eliminates any skin irritation risk.