The garden of an imaginary herbalist/alchemist theme
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A long time ago, there was little difference between medicines, skincare and perfumes, and one would purchase these multitasking products from the same apothecary establishment, often run by monks. These alchemists would grow the ingredients in their herb gardens (London’s Covent Garden and Spitalfields are actually toponymic references to this), and then add exotic elements brought by merchants from faraway lands. Gradually, these types of products went their separate ways.
However, we still have a particular perfume style (sometimes called aromatic) that refers to these times. Aromatic perfumes typically have sage, verbena, chamomile, wormwood, rosemary, lavender, geranium, bay, and more exotic and rare herbs in their formulas. Could they be descendants of some lost medicine recipes?
This selection includes scented adventure stories referring to antique herbal blends, but also formulas where perfumers have adapted the herbal aromas to work in modern perfume styles.
This is a pensive outdoors fougère with smoky lavender and bergamot. As if a gentleman applied his morning aftershave, set off on a hunt, and then ended up siting by a campfire absentmindedly listening to the autumn forest.
A green and lightly gourmand interpretation of pho, Vietnam's national dish. This fragrance mirrors the dish's main ingredients, echoes the warm blend of spices, and weaves in hints of fresh herbs. The top notes brim with cilantro and basil, which slowly reveal anise and charred ginger. A touch of patchouli imparts a hint of umami richness. While not a literal translation, Pho Breakfast invites you to savour its symphony of aromas and tastes.