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.

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.

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.

Bitter Orange
Citrus aurantium

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

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.

Cognac

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

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.

Elderflower
Sambucus nigra

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

Fresh Grass
Lolium perenne

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

Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi

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

Green Florals

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

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.

Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prosecco

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

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.

Rose
Rosa spp.

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

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.

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.

Tahitian Gardenia
Gardenia taitensis

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

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.

Tuberose
Agave amica

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

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.

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.

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.