Bergamot: the citrus note that unfolds with elegance

There is a note that, like the first brushstroke of light, opens many olfactory compositions with freshness and elegance: bergamot.

At Maison Celia, bergamot is not just an ingredient.
It is a sunlit emotion that awakens the skin and prepares the soul for what is to come.

Today, we invite you to discover its origin, its essence, and why it remains one of the most beloved notes in niche perfumery.

What is bergamot, really?

Bergamot is a small, rounded citrus fruit, the offspring of a lime and a bitter orange. Its peel is rich in essential oils, from which its famous aroma is extracted.

Unlike other citrus fruits, bergamot is not simply fresh. It is complex.

Its character is luminous, vibrant, yet with a subtly green, floral, and spicy undertone.

The Soul of Olfactory Openings

In perfumery, bergamot usually occupies the top note, paving the way for what is to come. Its sparkling freshness brings lightness, clarity, and immediate sophistication.

It is that first fleeting moment—ephemeral yet unforgettable—that captivates and enchants.

At Maison Celia, we use it like a sunlit caress: never intrusive, always memorable.

Elegance Without Gender

Bergamot transcends labels.

It is a note that performs with equal mastery in intense, floral, oriental, or woody fragrances. That is why it takes a leading role in Belle Orchidée, where its freshness blends with orchid and vanilla to create an enveloping, timeless sensation.

No matter your gender or style:
if you love bergamot, you love to begin with light.

A Legacy from the South

The finest bergamot in the world comes from Calabria, in southern Italy, where the trees grow facing the Ionian Sea under a pure sun.

Calabrian bergamot is the most prized for its complexity and aromatic refinement.

Fresh but not simple.
Sunlit but sophisticated.
Bergamot is a note that illuminates without blinding.

And this is how we conceive it at Maison Celia: as a subtle invitation to the art of perfuming with emotion. Because even beginnings must have a soul.

➡️ Discover Belle Orchidée, the fragrance that begins with light.
☀️ A bergamot that lingers in memory.