The best bergamot fragrances at Ulta Beauty in 2026
By Ulta Beauty Advisors · Published August 2026
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Bergamot is one of the most widely used ingredients in modern perfumery. It appears in more fragrances than nearly any other single material: not always as the star, not always the first thing you consciously notice, but as a foundational note that makes other ingredients perform better. It is the citrus note in Earl Grey tea. It opens hundreds of the world's most celebrated colognes and perfumes.
Bergamot is simultaneously fresh and slightly floral, energizing and calming, citrusy with a subtly spicy undertone. The best bergamot fragrances use these qualities to build compositions that go beyond a simple top note.
Philosophy Amazing Grace Bergamot Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette | $32.00
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Philosophy's Amazing Grace Bergamot takes the iconic Amazing Grace formula and puts bergamot at the center. The opening accord of bergamot, cedrat, neroli, and grapefruit is bright and expansive: a citrus burst that reads sunny without being sharp. The heart of rose, jasmine, muguet, and orange blossom adds softness and warmth, making this a bergamot floral rather than a single-note citrus. The base settles into a clean, close-to-skin musk that carries the fragrance for three to five hours. Best suited for daytime and warm-weather wear.
Key specs: Top: Bergamot · Cedrat · Neroli · Grapefruit | Heart: Rose · Jasmine · Muguet · Orange Blossom | Base: Musk | Light to moderate projection · 3 to 5 hour wear | Unisex | Spring/Summer · Daytime
Orebella ETERNAL ROOTS Parfum
Parfum | $72.00
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Orebella, the fragrance brand founded by Bella Hadid, uses a bi-phase oil-based formula in ETERNAL ROOTS that sets it apart from conventional alcohol-based parfums. Shake to activate, then spray directly onto skin. The opening notes of lychee, bergamot, and pink pepper are fresh and lightly spiced. The middle builds through raspberry blossom, pink sugar, suede, and labdanum: a warm, textured accord that sits between fruity and sophisticated. The base of papyrus, vetiver, birch smoke, and patchouli is earthy and long-lasting.
Key specs: Top: Lychee · Bergamot · Pink Pepper | Heart: Raspberry Blossom · Pink Sugar · Suede · Labdanum | Base: Papyrus · Vetiver · Birch Smoke · Patchouli | Moderate skin projection · Up to 8 hour wear | Feminine | All seasons · Day to evening
OLFACTORY X Bergamot + Blossom Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfum | $65.00
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OLFACTORY X built Bergamot + Blossom around its two namesake ingredients: the clarity and brightness of bergamot alongside the soft warmth of blossom. The result is a fresh floral EDP that delivers bergamot in a direct, approachable form. Clean and uplifting from the first spray, with floral notes that add depth without pulling the composition into traditional floral territory. A well-executed bergamot EDP suited to daytime wear across seasons and an accessible entry point for anyone new to the bergamot fragrance category.
Key specs: Bergamot | Blossom | Light to moderate projection | Unisex | Spring/Summer · Daytime
Ralph Lauren Polo 67 Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette | $116.00
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Polo 67 takes its name from Ralph Lauren's founding year and carries a modern, understated character. This is a clean, refined EDT built around bergamot as its leading note, designed to smell polished without demanding attention. The bergamot opening is bright and direct, supported by complementary notes that move the fragrance toward a woody, slightly earthy dry-down. The overall effect is confident and versatile, a fragrance that works in any setting from the office to an evening out.
Key specs: Bergamot | Moderate projection | Masculine | All seasons · Versatile
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette | $120.00
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Light Blue is widely recognized as a citrus fragrance, but bergamot sits alongside Sicilian lemon at the top and gives the opening a more complex quality than lemon alone delivers. The bergamot's slight bitterness keeps the white rose floral heart balanced, giving the composition structural cohesion that holds up across a full day of wear.
Key specs: Top: Bergamot · Sicilian Lemon | Heart: Bamboo · White Rose | Base: Cedar | Moderate projection · 4 to 5 hour wear | Feminine | Spring/Summer · Daytime
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfum | $99.00
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Black Opium's bergamot does not lead: it threads through the composition. It is the bright note that runs through the rich heart of the fragrance and keeps the coffee and vanilla from becoming too heavy. The bergamot opening is brief but effective, lifting the top into freshness that makes the gourmand heart more dramatic and more wearable. For anyone who wants freshness and depth in the same fragrance, Black Opium connects the two. Longevity for this category is strong at seven to nine hours.
Key specs: Top: Bergamot | Heart: Coffee · White Flowers | Base: Vanilla · Patchouli | Strong projection · 7 to 9 hour wear | Feminine | Fall/Winter · Evening
Being Frenshe Bergamot & Cedar Hair, Body & Linen Mist with Essential Oils
Body & Hair Mist | $16.99
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The Bergamot & Cedar Hair, Body & Linen Mist is a multifunctional essential oil mist that works across hair, skin, and fabric. Bergamot provides a bright, citrusy lift; cedar adds dry, woody warmth that keeps the mist from reading as purely functional. As a mist rather than a traditional EDT or EDP, it wears lighter and more casually: well suited to use as a finishing touch before leaving the house, a midday refresh, or a light spray on pillows and linens. The essential oil formula delivers a pleasant fragrance alongside a calming aromatic quality.
Key specs: Bergamot · Cedar · Essential Oils | Light projection · Multifunctional | Unisex | All seasons · Everyday
Frequently Asked Questions: Bergamot Fragrances
What is bergamot?
Bergamot is a citrus fruit (Citrus bergamia) native to Calabria, Italy. In perfumery, bergamot oil is extracted from the rind and commonly used as a top note. It has a bright citrus scent with distinctive floral and slightly spicy undertones.
What does bergamot smell like?
Bergamot smells bright and fresh like lemon, but with a softer floral quality and subtle spicy character. It is often compared to the aroma of Earl Grey tea and is known for adding both freshness and complexity to fragrances.
Are bergamot fragrances unisex?
Yes. Bergamot is a versatile, gender-neutral fragrance note that appears in perfumes marketed for women, men and all genders. The other notes in a fragrance influence how bergamot ultimately smells. For example, bergamot with aquatic notes can feel crisp and fresh, while bergamot paired with woods can feel warmer and more aromatic.
What fragrance notes pair well with bergamot?
Bergamot pairs well with a wide range of fragrance notes, including aquatic accords, woods, vetiver, tea, florals and spices. Its bright citrus character can add freshness to floral scents, balance woody fragrances and create a sophisticated tea-inspired profile.
Are bergamot fragrances good for sensitive skin?
Bergamot oil can contain naturally occurring compounds called furanocoumarins that may increase skin's sensitivity to UV light. Many commercial fragrances use bergamot FCF (furanocoumarin-free) or synthetic bergamot ingredients to help avoid this concern. If you have sensitive skin, consider applying fragrance to clothing rather than directly to skin and follow the product's usage instructions.
What are some popular bergamot fragrances?
Bergamot is featured in many popular fragrances across different scent families and fragrance styles. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò, for example, is known for its fresh, aquatic profile with bergamot among its citrus notes. At Ulta Beauty, you can find bergamot fragrances across a variety of concentrations, scent profiles and price points.
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