Ingredients Glossary
Discover our carefully curated selection of precious perfumery ingredients. Each one has been chosen for its unique properties and the way it contributes to creating our signature fragrances.
Origin
Native to southern Italy, specifically Calabria, bergamot is a citrus fruit whose essential oil is extracted from its peel through cold pressing. The fragrant oil has been used in perfumery since the 16th century.
Benefits
Known for its uplifting and refreshing properties, bergamot helps reduce anxiety and stress. Its bright, energizing scent can improve mood and create a sense of well-being.
In Perfumery
A key ingredient in classic eau de colognes, bergamot provides a bright, citrusy top note with subtle floral undertones. It adds freshness and sophistication to both floral and oriental compositions.
Origin
Jasmine flowers are primarily cultivated in India, Egypt, and Morocco. The delicate white blooms are hand-picked at night when their scent is most potent, and it takes thousands of flowers to produce a single ounce of absolute.
Benefits
Jasmine is known for its euphoric and romantic properties. It can help reduce stress, improve mood, and promote feelings of confidence and optimism.
In Perfumery
Known as the 'King of Flowers', jasmine is a fundamental ingredient in fine perfumery. Its rich, complex floral scent adds depth and sensuality to fragrances.
Origin
Originally from Mexico, vanilla is now primarily cultivated in Madagascar. The fragrant compounds are extracted from carefully cured vanilla pods through a time-intensive process.
Benefits
Vanilla has calming and relaxing properties. Its warm, comforting scent can reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of peace and tranquility.
In Perfumery
A precious base note, vanilla adds warmth, sweetness, and depth. It blends beautifully with both florals and woody notes, creating rich, complex fragrances.
Origin
The finest roses for perfumery come from Bulgaria, Turkey, and Grasse, France. Each region's roses have unique characteristics due to their specific terroir.
Benefits
Rose essential oil is known for its heart-opening and emotionally balancing properties. It can help reduce anxiety and promote feelings of love and well-being.
In Perfumery
The 'Queen of Flowers' in perfumery, rose provides a rich, complex floral heart. Different extraction methods yield distinct aspects of its scent profile.
Origin
Traditional Indian Sandalwood is harvested from mature trees in Mysore, India. Sustainable alternatives are now also grown in Australia and other locations.
Benefits
Sandalwood is grounding and meditative. Its calming properties can help reduce anxiety and promote mental clarity and emotional balance.
In Perfumery
A precious base note, sandalwood adds creamy, woody warmth to fragrances. Its rich, smooth character provides lasting depth and sophistication.
Origin
Neroli oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, primarily in Tunisia and Morocco. The flowers must be picked by hand in the morning when their scent is strongest.
Benefits
Neroli is known for its calming and uplifting properties. It can help reduce anxiety and stress while promoting a positive outlook.
In Perfumery
A precious floral note, neroli adds fresh, honeyed brightness to fragrances. Its delicate character works beautifully in both classical and modern compositions.
Origin
Patchouli is primarily cultivated in Indonesia and Malaysia. The essential oil is extracted from the dried leaves through steam distillation.
Benefits
Patchouli is grounding and balancing. It can help reduce anxiety and stress while promoting feelings of stability and connection to earth.
In Perfumery
A distinctive base note, patchouli adds rich, earthy depth to fragrances. Its complex character can range from dark and mysterious to bright and herbaceous.
Origin
Ylang ylang flowers are harvested from trees native to Indonesia and the Philippines. The essential oil is extracted through steam distillation in different grades.
Benefits
Ylang ylang is known for its euphoric and sensual properties. It can help reduce stress while promoting feelings of joy and self-confidence.
In Perfumery
A rich floral note, ylang ylang adds exotic, creamy sweetness to fragrances. Its complex character combines tropical freshness with deep, sensual undertones.
Origin
Vetiver is primarily cultivated in Haiti and Java. The essential oil is extracted from the roots of the grass through steam distillation.
Benefits
Vetiver is deeply grounding and stabilizing. It can help promote relaxation and inner peace while connecting one to the earth.
In Perfumery
A sophisticated base note, vetiver adds woody, earthy depth to fragrances. Its complex character can range from smoky and dark to fresh and clean.