In the tradition of master apothecaries, we compose with intention. Whether drawn from storied growing regions or crafted through our perfumer, each element carries meaning. This glossary is your guide, not merely to ingredients, but to impression. Not simply scent, but story.

Aldehydic Fizz

The effervescent sparkle of aldehydes, aromatic compounds first isolated in the late 19th century and beloved in modern perfumery for their luminous lift, imparting a crisp, airy brilliance reminiscent of champagne bubbles and freshly laundered linen.

Almond
Prunus dulcis

The soft, nutty warmth of almond, the seed of a flowering tree native to the Middle East and South Asia and cultivated across the Mediterranean for millennia, prized for its creamy sweetness, delicate marzipan-like richness, and smooth, comforting depth with a gently powdery elegance.

Aloe
Aloe vera

The cool, watery essence of aloe, a succulent long cultivated in warm climates from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, prized for its soothing purity.

Amalfi Lemon
Citrus limon

The radiant citrus of Amalfi lemon, grown along Italy’s storied Amalfi Coast where terraced groves overlook the Mediterranean Sea.

Amber

A warm, resinous accord inspired by ancient tree resins and the golden glow of fossilized amber, treasured for centuries along historic trade routes.

Ambrette Seed
Abelmoschus moschatus

The softly musky warmth of ambrette seed, the fragrant seed of a hibiscus species native to India and tropical Asia, long valued in natural perfumery for its delicate, skin-like sensuality, subtly fruity nuance, and smooth, pearly musk with a refined, botanical elegance.

Anjou Pear
Pyrus communis

The delicate, honeyed perfume of Anjou pear, a cultivated variety of the European pear grown in temperate orchards, prized for its soft sweetness and subtle floral nuance.

Apricot
Prunus armeniaca

The golden, velvety perfume of apricot, a storied stone fruit cultivated in sun-warmed orchards across the world, prized for its delicate sweetness and soft, nectar-like warmth.

Banana Leaf
Musa acuminata

The verdant aroma of banana leaf, drawn from the broad foliage of tropical banana plants native to Southeast Asia.

Basil
Ocimum basilicum

The bright, herbaceous fragrance of basil, a culinary and aromatic herb long cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and India.

Bergamot
Citrus bergamia

The luminous citrus of bergamot, a fragrant fruit grown primarily along Italy’s Calabrian coast.

Birch Leaf
Betula pendula

The crisp, spring-green freshness of birch leaf, the tender foliage of a graceful tree native to the cool temperate regions of Europe and Asia, cherished for its airy vegetal brightness, subtle resinous edge, and clean, dewy greenness that evokes early forest growth and wind-ruffled canopies.

Bitter Orange
Citrus aurantium

The tart, aromatic citrus of bitter orange, a Mediterranean fruit whose blossoms, peel, and leaves have perfumed gardens for centuries.

Bitters

The aromatic complexity of bitters, a storied infusion of roots, herbs, bark, and citrus peel first refined in apothecaries across Europe and the Caribbean, prized for its layered depth—earthy, spiced, and faintly citrusy, with a dry, intriguing edge.

Black Currant
Ribes nigrum

The deep, verdant perfume of black currant, a richly aromatic berry cultivated in cool temperate regions, prized for its vibrant tartness and dark, wine-like depth.

Black Pepper
Piper nigrum

The warm, gently spiced aroma of black pepper, harvested from the climbing vines native to India’s Malabar Coast.

Black Tea
Camellia sinensis

The deep, elegant aroma of black tea, derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis cultivated across China, India, and Sri Lanka.

Black Violet
Viola odorata

A velvety interpretation of violet blossom, inspired by the delicate woodland flowers native to Europe.

Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus

The lush, dark sweetness of blackberry, drawn from the bramble fruits that flourish across temperate hedgerows and forests.

Blond Cedar
Cedrus atlantica

The soft, radiant perfume of blond cedar, a noble wood sourced from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, prized for its smooth warmth and gently resinous, sun-bleached elegance.

Blood Orange
Citrus × sinensis

The rich citrus of blood orange, a Sicilian specialty celebrated for its ruby flesh and vibrant aroma.

Bourbon

A warm, oak-aged accord inspired by traditional American bourbon whiskey, redolent of vanilla, caramel, and charred wood.

Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum

The luminous, spiced perfume of cardamom, a treasured seed cultivated in the lush forests of India and Guatemala, prized for its cool warmth and softly aromatic, citrus-tinged brightness.

Cashmere

A soft, enveloping accord evoking the warmth and elegance of fine cashmere textiles.

Cedarwood
Cedrus atlantica

The dry, resinous scent of cedarwood, derived from stately conifers long revered in Mediterranean and Atlas Mountain landscapes.

Clementine
Citrus × clementina

The bright, sun-kissed sweetness of clementine, a hybrid citrus fruit first cultivated in the Mediterranean region, prized for its easy-peel juiciness, sparkling zest, and soft honeyed citrus glow with a clean, cheerful freshness.

Coastal Ozone

The crisp, mineral-laced freshness of coastal ozone, evocative of sea air drifting along rugged shorelines, capturing the cool salinity, airy brightness, and clean aquatic clarity of windswept ocean horizons.

Cognac

A rich, ambered accord inspired by the storied brandy of France’s Cognac region.

Coumarin

The soft, hay-like warmth of coumarin, a naturally occurring aromatic compound first isolated from tonka beans and found in sweet clover, prized in perfumery for its velvety sweetness, blending facets of vanilla, almond, and sun-dried grasses.

Crème Brûlée

The caramelized, custard-like sweetness of crème brûlée, a classic French dessert rooted in European patisserie tradition, prized for its creamy vanilla richness, scorched sugar crust, and warm, silky gourmand depth with a delicate burnt caramel edge.

Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum

The sheer, petaled freshness of cyclamen, a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean and surrounding regions, admired for its delicate floral character and watery translucence, imparting a clean, airy brightness with soft green nuances and understated elegance.

Cylcamen
Cyclamen persicum

The delicate, airy essence of cyclamen, a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East, admired for its soft floralcy and translucent freshness, lending a clean, watery brightness with a subtly green, petaled elegance.

Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens

The aromatic wood and foliage of Mediterranean cypress, a tree long associated with ancient gardens and classical landscapes.

Damascus Rose
Rosa damascena

The opulent fragrance of the Damask rose, cultivated for centuries in the perfumed gardens of the Middle East and Bulgaria.

Dark Rum

The deep warmth of dark rum, a spirit distilled from sugarcane and aged in oak barrels across the Caribbean and coastal Latin America, prized for its syrupy sweetness, boozy depth, and complex layers of caramelized sugar, spice, and smoky wood that evoke sun-warmed barrels and sea air.

Elderberry
Sambucus nigra

The deep, dusky fruitiness of elderberry, borne from a flowering shrub native to Europe and Western Asia and long gathered in rural hedgerow traditions, prized for its rich, wine-dark sweetness, subtle floral undertones, and tart, jammy depth with a faint earthy elegance.

Elderflower
Sambucus nigra

The light, honeyed aroma of elderflower, gathered from the blossoms of European elder trees.

Fir
Abies alba

The resinous, evergreen essence of fir, a conifer native to the cool mountain forests of Europe and North America, treasured for its crisp woodland aroma, balsamic depth, and fresh, pine-laced clarity that evokes the stillness of winter forests.

Freesia
Freesia refracta

The radiant, airy floral brightness of freesia, a blooming plant native to South Africa and widely cultivated for ornamental and perfumery use, prized for its crisp, slightly peppery sweetness, dewy petal freshness, and sparkling, translucent elegance that feels both modern and delicately uplifting.

Fresh Grass
Lolium perenne

The clean, verdant scent of green grass after rain, evoking open fields and sunlit lawns.

Ginger
Zingiber officinale

The warm, spicy vitality of ginger, a flowering root native to Southeast Asia and cultivated for millennia in both culinary and medicinal traditions, prized for its bright heat, zesty freshness, and invigorating, aromatic warmth.

Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi

The bright, invigorating citrus of grapefruit, first cultivated in the Caribbean in the 18th century.

Green Apple
Malus domestica

The crisp brightness of green apple, a fruit cultivated across temperate orchards for centuries, prized for its tart juiciness and fresh, orchard-picked clarity, bringing a lively sweetness with a clean, verdant edge.

Green Florals

A verdant floral accord inspired by freshly cut stems and garden blooms.

Heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens

The soft, powdery sweetness of heliotrope, a flowering plant native to Peru and cultivated widely as an ornamental, prized in perfumery for its almond-vanilla nuance, airy floral warmth, and gently marzipan-like depth with a delicate, nostalgic glow.

Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica

The sweet nectar of honeysuckle blossoms, climbing vines native to Europe and Asia.

Ironwood
Ostrya virginiana

A deep woody note inspired by ironwood trees known for their dense, enduring timber.

Jasmine
Jasminum grandiflorum

The intoxicating floral scent of jasmine, a night-blooming flower native to South and Southeast Asia.

Labdanum
Cistus ladanifer

The rich, resinous warmth of labdanum, derived from the rockrose shrub native to the Mediterranean, treasured since antiquity for its deep character, unfolding notes of leather, balsam, and sun-warmed earth with a sensual, lingering depth.

Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

The calming aroma of lavender, long grown in the sun-washed fields of Provence.

Leather

The supple, tactile richness of leather, long associated with traditional tanning crafts across cultures and centuries, prized in perfumery for its smoky depth, warm resinous softness, and worn-in elegance that evokes polished saddles, dry wood, and quiet luxury.

Lemon
Citrus limon

The bright, effervescent perfume of lemon, a sun-ripened citrus fruit cultivated in Mediterranean groves and beyond, prized for its crisp freshness and radiant, zesty clarity.

Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus

The bright, verdant aroma of lemongrass, a tropical grass native to South and Southeast Asia and long woven into culinary and healing traditions, valued for its crisp citrus character, herbaceous freshness, and clean, invigorating energy.

Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis

The delicate, green-floral perfume of lily of the valley, a woodland bloom native to Europe and Asia, cherished for its airy sweetness and soft, bell-like freshness.

Lime Blossom
Tilia cordata

The delicate honeyed fragrance of lime blossom, from the flowering linden trees of Europe.

Lush Fern

A green accord inspired by shaded woodland ferns and the cool earth of forest floors.

Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora

The creamy, luminous perfume of magnolia grandiflora, an evergreen bloom native to the American South, cherished for its opulent petals and soft, citrus-kissed floral warmth.

Mandarin
Citrus reticulata

The sweet, sunlit citrus of mandarin, a fruit long cultivated in China and the Mediterranean.

Marigold
Tagetes erecta

The radiant, sun-baked aroma of marigold, a flowering plant native to the Americas and long woven into cultural and ceremonial traditions from Mexico to India, prized for its golden, slightly bitter floral warmth, herbal spice, and earthy, honeyed glow.

Marine Algae
Fucus vesiculosus

A fresh marine note inspired by oceanic algae and windswept coastal waters.

Meyer Lemon
Citrus × meyeri

The soft citrus of Meyer lemon, a fragrant hybrid believed to originate in China.

Mimosa
Acacia dealbata

The soft, honeyed luminosity of mimosa, a flowering acacia native to Australia and naturalized across the Mediterranean, cherished for its powdery floral warmth, airy golden sweetness, and tender, sunlit brightness.

Mint
Mentha

The brisk, cooling aroma of mint, an ancient herb native to Europe and Asia and cultivated across temperate climates for centuries, prized for its invigorating freshness, green vitality, and crisp, clarifying lift.

Morning Dew

The sheer, glistening scent of morning dew, an atmospheric accord that evokes moisture at first light, prized for its clean freshness and delicate, translucent clarity.

Musk

The soft, enveloping warmth of musk, a note long treasured in perfumery and now artfully reimagined through modern synthesis, prized for its skin-like sensuality, velvety depth, and lingering, intimate softness.

Neroli
Citrus aurantium var. amara

The luminous floral essence of bitter orange blossom, distilled into precious neroli oil in Mediterranean groves.

Oak
Quercus robur

The grounding, noble scent of oak, a storied tree native to the forests of Europe, prized for its dry, woody depth and quietly enduring strength.

Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri

The deep, earthy richness of oakmoss, a lichen native to the forests of Europe and North America and long revered in classical perfumery, prized for its velvety green depth, woody undertones, and grounding, forest-like warmth.

Orange Blossom
Citrus aurantium

The fresh, radiant perfume of orange blossoms, beloved in Mediterranean orchards.

Orange Peel
Citrus sinensis

The bright citrus zest of orange peel, prized for its aromatic oils.

Oud
Aquilaria malaccensis

The rare and precious resinous wood of agarwood, formed in Aquilaria trees native to Southeast Asia.

Passionfruit
Passiflora edulis

The vibrant, tropical allure of passionfruit, a climbing vine native to South America and cultivated in warm climates around the world, prized for its tangy sweetness, juicy brightness, and exotic, sun-drenched vitality.

Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin

The rich, earthy perfume of patchouli, a fragrant leaf cultivated in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, prized for its deep, woody warmth and softly musky, enduring depth.

Peach Nectar
Prunus persica

The lush, nectarous sweetness of peach, a fruit native to China and cultivated for over four millennia, treasured for its velvety flesh and golden perfume, imparting a soft, juicy warmth with a delicate sun-ripened glow.

Pear
Pyrus communis

The soft, juicy luminosity of pear, a fruit cultivated across temperate Europe and Asia for thousands of years, prized for its delicate sweetness, watery translucence, and tender orchard freshness, offering a smooth, subtly floral brightness with a gentle green sheen.

Peony
Paeonia lactiflora

The lush, romantic perfume of peony, a beloved flowering plant native to Asia, cherished for its soft floral fullness and delicately fresh, petal-soft elegance.

Petitgrain
Citrus aurantium

The crisp green aroma distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree.

Plum
Prunus domestica

The lush, wine-dark sweetness of plum, a stone fruit native to Eurasia and cultivated across temperate orchards for centuries, prized for its juicy richness, tart skin, and deep, jammy fruitiness with a soft, velvety glow.

Prosecco

A sparkling accord inspired by Italy’s celebrated Prosecco wine.

Quince
Cydonia oblonga

The golden, aromatic richness of quince, a pome fruit native to the Caucasus and Western Asia and cultivated since antiquity across the Mediterranean, prized for its honeyed tartness, floral-fruity depth, and sun-warmed orchard glow that unfolds with a softly astringent elegance.

Red Apple
Malus domestica

The crisp, luminous perfume of red apple, an orchard fruit cultivated across temperate regions of the world, prized for its balance of sweetness and gentle tartness.

Rhubarb
Acacia dealbata

The tart, vivid sharpness of rhubarb, a perennial plant native to Siberia and cultivated across Europe and Asia, prized for its crisp green-tinged acidity and juicy, mouthwatering brightness, offering a lively contrast of vegetal freshness and fruity bite.

Rose
Rosa spp.

The timeless perfume of rose, the queen of flowers cultivated in gardens across the world.

Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus

The aromatic, evergreen clarity of rosemary, a resilient shrub native to the Mediterranean coastlines and long revered in culinary and ritual traditions since antiquity, prized for its freshness, herbaceous depth, and crisp, resinous green lift that feels both invigorating and grounded.

Rosewood
Aniba rosaeodora

The luminous, softly woody elegance of rosewood, a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil and Peru, historically prized in fine perfumery for its refined, rosy-tinged woodiness, smooth balsamic warmth, and gentle aromatic sweetness that feels both airy and quietly sophisticated.

Rye
Secale cereale

The dry, grainy warmth of rye, a hardy cereal grass first cultivated in the Near East and Northern Europe and long associated with rustic fields and traditional baking cultures, prized for its earthy nuttiness, husked dryness, and subtly spicy, straw-like depth that evokes sun-warmed fields and weathered grain.

Sage
Salvia officinalis

The aromatic herbaceous note of sage growing wild across hillsides.

Saltwater

A mineral marine note evoking sea air and ocean spray.

Sandalwood
Santalum album

The creamy, sacred wood of sandalwood trees native to India and Australia.

Satsuma
Citrus unshiu

The bright citrus of satsuma mandarin, a seedless variety first cultivated in Japan.

Sicilian Lemon
Citrus limon

The vibrant citrus of Sicilian lemon, grown in sun-drenched groves along the Mediterranean.

Soft Violet
Viola odorata

The gentle floral sweetness of violet blossoms long associated with European gardens.

Spun Sugar

The airy, crystalline sweetness of spun sugar, born from heated and rapidly aerated sucrose in confectionery craft, evoking delicate wisps of caramelized sugar threads, dissolving instantly into a light, nostalgic sweetness with a soft, melt-in-air gourmand glow.

Steamed Milk

A comforting lactonic accord inspired by the warmth and softness of fresh milk.

Sugared Black Currant
Ribes nigrum

The dark berry richness of black currant, lightly sweetened and inspired by fruits grown across Northern Europe.

Sweet Wild Fig
Ficus carica

The honeyed fruit and green leaves of fig trees native to the Mediterranean basin.

Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis

The pale, airy woodiness of sycamore, a stately deciduous tree native to North America and parts of the Mediterranean and Near East, valued for its smooth, light-toned grain and subtle organic scent, evoking a clean, slightly green-tinged wood accord with soft dryness and quiet, architectural elegance.

Tahitian Gardenia
Gardenia taitensis

The creamy tropical bloom of Tahitian gardenia, also known as tiare, treasured throughout French Polynesia.

Tangerine
Citrus reticulata

The vibrant, sunlit essence of tangerine, a citrus fruit first cultivated in Southeast Asia and cherished across the Mediterranean for centuries, celebrated for its bright sweetness, sparkling zest, and juicy, golden warmth.

Toasted Rice
Oryza sativa

A warm, nutty aroma inspired by gently toasted grains of rice.

Tobacco
Nicotiana tabacum

The rich, aromatic leaf of tobacco plants native to the Americas.

Tomato Vine
Solanum lycopersicum

The green, sun-warmed vitality of tomato vine, the foliage of a fruiting plant native to western South America and cultivated globally since its spread through the Mediterranean, prized for its unmistakable leafy sharpness, juicy stem-like freshness, and slightly earthy, sun-crushed greenness that evokes garden heat and crushed stems.

Tonka Bean
Dipteryx odorata

The warm, gourmand richness of tonka bean, the seed of a tropical tree native to Central and South America, cherished for its naturally sweet aroma, layering notes of vanilla, almond, and spice with a deep, comforting warmth.

Tuberose
Agave amica

The intoxicating white floral of tuberose, originally native to Mexico and long prized in perfumery.

Tuscan Orris
Iris pallida

The refined, powdery elegance of Tuscan orris, derived from the rhizomes of iris cultivated in the sunlit hills of Tuscany, Italy, where it has been carefully aged and dried for years to develop its signature softness—velvety, violet-tinged, and gently woody, with an ethereal, cosmetic smoothness.

Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia

The sweet, creamy aroma of vanilla beans cultivated from orchids native to Mexico and tropical regions.

Verbena
Aloysia citrodora

The sparkling freshness of verbena, a fragrant herb native to South America and beloved in European gardens.

Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides

The earthy, smoky root of vetiver grass native to India and Southeast Asia.

Violet Leaf
Viola odorata

The cool, green translucence of violet leaf, the foliage of a modest flowering plant native to Europe and Asia and long prized in perfumery for its distinctive freshness, offering a dewy, cucumber-like crispness layered with soft vegetal earthiness and a delicate, slightly metallic green sheen.

Warm Sand

The sun-warmed scent of sand, an atmospheric accord inspired by coastal shores, prized for its soft mineral warmth and subtly radiant, skin-like softness.

Whiskey

The warm, ambered depth of whiskey, a distilled spirit crafted from fermented grains and aged in charred oak barrels across Scotland, Ireland, and North America, prized for its smoky warmth, caramelized sweetness, and layered complexity of vanilla, spice, and worn wood that evokes slow aging and fire-warmed casks.

White Lilac
Syringa vulgaris

The soft spring fragrance of lilac blossoms, beloved in European gardens.

White Lily
Lilium candidum

The pure floral scent of white lily, a bloom long associated with classical gardens.

White Musk

The clean, velvety scent of white musk, a modern perfumery accord, prized for its soft, airy warmth and delicate, second-skin sensuality.

Woodland Ash
Fraxinus excelsior

A gentle woody note inspired by ash trees that thrive in temperate forests.

Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata

The creamy floral of ylang ylang blossoms from tropical trees native to Southeast Asia.