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Absinthe is a wild plant with silvery leaves, best known for its use in the famous liqueur. It smells fresh, green and slightly bitter, with an anise-like edge. A fairly intense odour that calls to mind aromatic herbs picked straight from the garden.

The acai is a small round dark fruit that grows on palm trees in the Amazon rainforest, well known for its nutritional properties. It smells fruity and slightly woody, with a depth close to blueberry and a faint bitterness. An exotic and original scent, less sweet than classic red fruits.

The almond is the fruit of the almond tree, very much at home in Mediterranean cuisine and pastry. It smells soft, slightly sweet and creamy, close to marzipan or artisan nougat. A round and soothing scent, with a faint dry note that keeps it balanced.

The almond blossom is the first flower to appear on fruit trees, from late winter onwards on the Mediterranean hillsides. It smells delicately floral and faintly powdery, with a very light softness. A fragile and luminous scent that heralds the return of spring.

Amber in home fragrance is a warm and enveloping accord, inspired by the fossil resin that bears its name, with its warm and faintly sweet tones. It smells soft, warm and faintly balsamic, very enveloping and sensual. A widely used base to bring volume and longevity to a blend.

Artemisia is a wild plant with finely cut leaves, a close relative of absinthe and mugwort. It smells fresh, green and slightly bitter, with a very natural and vegetal character. A herbaceous and direct scent, close to aromatic plants you pick in the wild.

Basil is an aromatic plant widely used in Mediterranean and Asian cooking, recognisable by its large bright green leaves. It smells green, faintly anise-like and very fresh, exactly like a leaf crushed between the fingers. A direct and lively scent.

Benzoin is a plant resin extracted from a tropical tree of South-East Asia, used for centuries in religious rituals and home fragrance. It smells soft and faintly vanillic, with a pleasant smoky and balsamic touch. A warm and enveloping note.

Bergamot is a citrus fruit native to Calabria in Italy, little eaten fresh but widely used for its very fragrant zest. It smells citrusy, slightly floral and faintly bitter, fresh and refined. It is the citrus found in Earl Grey tea, immediately recognisable.

The black rose is a variety of rose with very dark petals, rarer and more mysterious than the classic rose. It smells of rich florals, with a slightly powdery and smoky depth you won't find in an ordinary rose. A more complex and more assertive scent than the traditional rose.

Blackcurrant is a small dark tart fruit that grows on bushes in gardens and orchards across Europe. It smells fruity and slightly tart, with a distinctive budding and vegetal quality. Darker and more intense than strawberry or raspberry.

Cardamom is a pod spice grown in India and Guatemala, widely used in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. It smells faintly camphorous and warm, with discreet floral accords that are very pleasant. A fine and sophisticated spice, quite different from more aggressive ones.

Cashmere wood is a woody accord inspired by the softness of the fabric of the same name, one of the most precious in the world. It smells of soft, warm and creamy wood, with no roughness or harshness. A very enveloping note, almost velvety, that brings an immediate sense of comfort.

The Atlas cedar is a large resinous tree native to the mountains of Morocco and Algeria, whose wood is highly prized for its noble scent. It smells dry, faintly smoky and elegant wood, deeper and more refined than cedarwood. A structured and very long-lasting note.

Cedar is a large resinous tree with horizontal branches, very present in the forests of Lebanon and the Atlas Mountains. It smells of dry, slightly smoky and elegant wood, more austere than sandalwood, with a fine depth. A structured and lasting woody note.

Cedarwood is one of the most widely used raw materials in home fragrance, extracted from the wood of the Virginia or Atlas cedar. It smells of warm, faintly creamy wood, softer than raw cedar, with a very pleasant long-lasting quality. A timeless base note.

The chestnut is the fruit of the chestnut tree, a large tree found in parks and forests across Europe, harvested in autumn. It smells soft, slightly woody and sweet, close to roasted chestnuts at a winter market. A comforting and very seasonal scent.

Cinnamon is a spice made from the bark of a tropical tree, widely used in cooking and baking around the world. It smells warm, sweet and slightly spicy, with an immediately enveloping softness. A comforting scent strongly associated with cakes and winter drinks.

The clove is the dried flower bud of a tropical tree native to the Moluccas islands of Indonesia, one of the oldest traded spices in the world. It smells warm, faintly sharp and woody, very intense and instantly recognisable. A powerful spiced scent associated with desserts and Christmas markets.

The coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm, the quintessential tropical tree, very present in cuisines around the world. It smells soft, faintly milky and sweet, sunny and gourmand. A very recognisable scent that immediately evokes tropical beaches.

Coriander is an aromatic plant widely used in cuisines around the world, from Indian dishes to Mexican salads. It smells faintly spicy and slightly floral, with a subtle aromatic character that often surprises. More delicate than you might expect, very pleasant as a base note.

Cumin is a seed spice widely used in Middle Eastern, Indian and North African cuisines, recognisable by its very particular scent. It smells warm, earthy and faintly animal, with an intense aromatic depth. A very assertive character note.

Freshly cut grass is a universal summer scent, the smell of the garden on a Sunday morning after mowing. It smells green, damp and slightly sweet, very natural and spontaneous. A simple and sincere scent that immediately evokes wide open spaces.

The cypress is a tall, slender tree, very much at home in Mediterranean landscapes and Italian gardens. It smells of dry, slightly resinous wood, fresh without being sharp. A clean, natural scent that evokes shaded avenues on a warm sunny day.

Earl Grey is a black tea flavoured with bergamot, a citrus from Calabria, whose recipe dates back to 19th century England. It smells of faintly bitter tea blended with the citrusy and floral bergamot. A fresh and refined accord, very recognisable to tea lovers.

Elemi is a precious resin extracted from a tropical tree from the Philippines, used for centuries in incenses and home fragrance. It smells fresh and faintly citrusy, with a resinous vivacity close to pepper and pine. An original and uncommon note, very pleasant.

The eucalyptus is a large tree native to Australia, whose leaves are distilled to produce an essential oil well known for its respiratory benefits. It smells camphorous and very fresh, airy and faintly medicinal. A scent that immediately purifies and opens up a space.

The eucalyptus is a large tree native to Australia, whose leaves are well known for their respiratory benefits. Eucalyptus wood smells of the camphorous freshness of the leaf blended with the gentle warmth of pale wood. Rounder and less intense than pure eucalyptus, it keeps a lovely airy lightness.

Fennel is a Mediterranean aromatic plant with green stems and yellow umbels, widely used in cooking for its characteristic anise flavour. It smells of anise and faintly sweet, vegetal and fresh, exactly like biting into a fresh stalk. A very recognisable aromatic note.

Fig leaves are the leaves of the fig tree, the emblematic fruit tree of Mediterranean gardens. They smell green, faintly milky and slightly bitter, more vegetal than the fig itself. A fresh and dry scent that perfectly captures the shade of a garden in midsummer.

The fir is a resinous tree found in mountain forests and Nordic regions, very emblematic of winter forests. It smells resinous, fresh and faintly camphorous, with that great forest scent you breathe at altitude. A vivifying and very natural note.

Driftwood is wood carried by rivers or the sea, polished and bleached by water, salt and sun over time. It smells of soft, warm wood with a faintly mineral and sandy quality. A very accessible woody note, smooth and without roughness, evoking natural shorelines.

The frangipani is a tropical tree with large white and yellow flowers, widely grown in South-East Asia and on Pacific islands. It smells creamy and faintly sweet, with an enveloping tropical warmth. A generous and exotic scent, evocative of warm nights under the tropics.

Freesia is a bulb flower with delicate trumpet-shaped blooms, widely grown in temperate gardens. It smells lightly floral and slightly fruity, discreet and pleasant, close to lily of the valley but a touch softer and rounder. An airy and very easy scent to enjoy.

Gaiac is a precious wood from a tropical tree of Central America and the Caribbean, used for centuries. It smells of smoky wood with a faint floral and balsamic touch, very complex and subtle. A note that enriches a blend without ever dominating it.

Galbanum is a green resin extracted from an umbelliferous plant that grows in Iran and Turkey, very ancient in the history of fragrance. It smells green and faintly balsamic, very fresh and slightly herbaceous. A note that brings vivacity and complexity to a blend.

Geranium is an aromatic plant with pink or red flowers, widely grown in gardens and on balconies. It smells both floral and green, slightly rosy, livelier and less sweet than rose. A fresh and natural scent with a pleasing herbaceous character.

Ginger is a spice root native to Asia, widely used in cooking and well known for its digestive properties. It smells warm and slightly spicy, with a citrusy edge that gives it vivacity. A spicy and energetic scent that diffuses gradually with a lovely warmth.

Glasswort is a succulent plant that grows in salt marshes and coastal areas, harvested and eaten as a vegetable in many European regions. It smells iodised and faintly vegetal, with a very singular marine freshness. An original seaside note.

The grapefruit is a juicy and slightly bitter citrus fruit, well known for its sharp and refreshing taste. It smells exactly like pressing a zest between your fingers, fresh, sparkling and a little biting. A note that wakes you up immediately, very luminous.

The green apple is a crisp and tart variety of apple, well known for its lively and refreshing taste. It smells freshly fruity and faintly tart, with an immediately crunchy vivacity. A joyful and luminous scent, very easy to enjoy.

Green fig is the fig before it ripens, still firm on the tree and full of sap. It smells green, faintly milky and slightly astringent, vegetal and a little gourmand at the same time. A scent that captures exactly the Mediterranean summer under the fig tree.

Green lemon is a tropical citrus fruit, smaller and more intense than the yellow lemon, widely used in cooking and cocktails. It smells fresh, sharp and slightly bitter, with an almost sparkling vivacity. A scent that wakes you up immediately, more biting than the classic yellow lemon.

Green tea is produced from tea plant leaves that are dried without fermentation, widely consumed in Asia and increasingly in the West. It smells faintly astringent and vegetal, clean and understated, with a very delicate freshness. An elegant and discreet note.

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub with small white flowers, very present in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe in spring. It smells lightly floral and faintly powdery, soft and countryside-like. A very natural and botanical scent, pleasant and discreet.

Hazelnut leaves are the leaves of the common hazel, the hedgerow and woodland shrub that produces hazelnuts. They smell green and faintly woody, fresh and natural, with a slightly earthy sincerity. A discreet scent that evokes woodland walks in autumn.

Hibiscus is a tropical flower with large colourful petals, well known for the herbal teas made from its dried flowers. It smells fruity and floral, slightly tart, somewhere between red fruit and a delicate floral note. A lively, fresh scent that brings brightness to any blend.

Honey is produced by bees from flower nectar, prized since antiquity for its sweetness and its many properties. It smells warm, soft and slightly waxy, sweet without being overwhelming. A natural and enveloping scent that adds depth and warmth to any blend.

The hyacinth is a bulb flower with a very powerful scent, grown in gardens and homes in spring. It smells intensely floral and slightly green, generous enough to fill an entire room. A lively and springlike scent, immediately recognisable.

Incense is a plant resin that has been burned since antiquity in temples and places of worship around the world. It smells smoky, slightly resinous and soft all at once, with a warm and mysterious depth. A scent that settles slowly and lingers long in a space.

The iris is a large flower with drooping petals, widely grown in gardens, but it is mainly its root that is used for its scent. The iris root smells powdery and faintly earthy and floral, with a very particular sophistication. One of the most elegant notes there is.

Jasmine is a climbing white flower, very present in Mediterranean gardens and at the heart of home fragrance for centuries. Its scent is rich, enveloping and faintly sweet, with a floral depth found nowhere else. One of the most intense floral scents that exists.

Labdanum is a resin harvested from the leaves of a small Mediterranean shrub, the rock rose. It smells warm and ambery, slightly animal and deep, with remarkable persistence. A base note widely used in oriental home fragrances to give them warmth and longevity.

Lavender is an aromatic plant emblematic of the Provence highlands, grown for its purple flowers and inimitable scent. It smells aromatic, slightly camphorous and floral at the same time, clean and calming. One of the great classics of home fragrance.

Leather is a material made from tanned animal hide, used for thousands of years for its durability and nobility. It smells warm and animal-like, with a faint smokiness that gives it depth and character. A recognisable and lasting scent, evocative of beautiful objects that stand the test of time.

The lemon is a quintessentially Mediterranean citrus fruit, one of the most widely used in cooking and baking around the world. It smells tart, lively and sunny, exactly like a zest pressed between the fingers. One of the most instantly recognisable scents that exists.

Lemon tree wood is the wood of the tree that produces lemons, very present in Mediterranean orchards. It smells of warm wood with a faint lemon memory, softer and more grounded than the zest. A discreet and pleasant Mediterranean woody note.

Liquorice is a plant whose root has been used for centuries to produce the famous black confectionery. It smells of anise, slightly sweet and faintly woody, exactly like the liquorice sweets we know well. A character scent, immediately recognisable.

The lily is a large bulb flower with white or coloured petals, widely grown in gardens and floral arrangements. It smells intensely floral and slightly creamy, more powerful than lily of the valley, with an assertive and generous presence. A floral scent that makes itself known with elegance.

Lily of the valley is a small white bell-shaped flower that blooms in spring in woodland clearings. Its scent is very fresh and slightly watery, clean and natural, neither sweet nor heavy. One of the most instantly recognisable floral scents there is.

Lime is a tropical citrus fruit close to green lemon, widely used in Asian cuisine and fresh drinks. It smells fresh and slightly sweet, with the discreet bitterness typical of citrus fruit. A lively and luminous scent easily associated with summer drinks.

The linden is a large tree found in parks and avenues across Europe, whose flowers are harvested each summer to make soothing herbal teas. It smells softly floral and lightly honeyed, very familiar and comforting. A very pleasant scent that calls to mind evening infusions.

The magnolia is a tree with large white or pink flowers, one of the first to bloom in spring in parks and gardens. It smells softly floral and lightly creamy, with discreet fruity hints. A fresh and luminous scent, very pleasant and natural.

The mandarin is a small sweet citrus fruit, much loved in winter in Mediterranean countries and across Europe. It smells fruity and slightly floral, rounder and less acidic than the orange. A warm and familiar scent, immediately pleasant.

Mate is a South American plant whose dried leaves are used to prepare a drink very widely consumed in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. It smells faintly herbaceous and slightly smoky, with a discreet bitterness close to green tea. An original and singular note.

The mimosa is a tree with small round yellow flowers, widely grown on the French Riviera where it blooms from February onwards. It smells softly floral and lightly honeyed, with a very delicate powdery touch. A luminous and warm scent that heralds the end of winter.

Mint is a very common aromatic plant, grown in gardens and used in cooking, herbal teas and confectionery. It smells fresh, cool and slightly sweet, very clean and immediate. One of the most recognisable and invigorating scents there is.

Moss is a primitive plant that covers stones, trunks and damp forest floors in woodlands and undergrowth. It smells green, faintly earthy and fresh, with a natural and calming depth. A widely used note in woody accords to give them grounding and complexity.

Musk was originally an animal secretion, today reproduced synthetically in modern home fragrances. It smells soft, warm and faintly powdery, very close to clean warm skin. It is often the last note you perceive, the most persistent and the most enveloping.

Myrrh is a plant resin harvested from a small thorny tree of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, used since antiquity in religious rituals. It smells balsamic and faintly smoky, warm and deep, with a characteristic slight bitterness. An ancient and precious note.

Myrtle is a Mediterranean shrub with small evergreen leaves and white flowers, very present in the Corsican maquis and the scrublands of the south. It smells faintly aromatic and fresh, close to rosemary and eucalyptus. A very natural and lively note.

The nectarine is a juicy stone fruit, a smooth-skinned variety of peach widely grown in Mediterranean orchards. It smells fruity, slightly tart and very juicy, somewhere between peach and plum. A gourmand and summery scent, very natural and pleasant.

Neroli is a floral essence extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, a tree widely grown across the Mediterranean basin. It smells delicately floral and lightly honeyed, with a subtly woody undertone. A scent that is both fresh and enveloping, very well balanced.

Nutmeg is a spice obtained from the fruit of the nutmeg tree, a tropical tree native to the Moluccas islands. It smells warm and faintly woody, with a recognisable sweetly spiced character found in desserts and winter drinks. A discreet but very rich note.

The olive tree is the quintessential Mediterranean tree, cultivated for thousands of years for its fruit and oil, a symbol of peace and longevity. Its leaves smell vegetal and faintly bitter, herbaceous and very natural. A discreet and understated note, very evocative of the Mediterranean landscape.

Orange blossom is the flower of the sweet orange tree, widely grown in Mediterranean countries for its fruit but also for its highly fragrant flowers. It smells generously floral and faintly honeyed, with a luminous sweetness. A very enveloping and widely appreciated scent.

The orchid is an exotic flower of extraordinary diversity, grown worldwide for its beauty and delicate scent. It smells creamy and floral, slightly sweet and powdery. A soft and sensual scent, warmer than most fresh flowers.

Oud is a precious resin that forms in the wood of the aquilaria tree, a tropical tree from South-East Asia infected by a particular fungus. It smells deeply woody and faintly smoky, with profound and very persistent accords. One of the most sought-after and characteristic raw materials in home fragrance.

Papyrus is an aquatic plant from the marshes and banks of the Nile, used in ancient Egypt to make the earliest writing materials. It smells vegetal and slightly dry, close to rush or reed, with a discreet mineral quality. An original and uncommon note, very natural.

Patchouli is a tropical plant with large leaves, native to South-East Asia, whose dried leaves have a very persistent scent. It smells earthy, warm and slightly sweet, close to damp soil after rain. A very deep and lasting note, widely used in oriental home fragrances.

The pear is a pip fruit grown in orchards across Europe and Asia, appreciated for its sweetness and juicy texture. It smells freshly fruity and faintly floral, very soft and accessible. A light and pleasant scent, with a delicacy that sets it apart from more intense fruits.

The peony is a large flower with abundant petals, much loved in gardens for its generous flowering at the start of spring. It smells freshly floral and faintly fruity, soft without being overly sweet. A luminous and very pleasant scent, very easy to enjoy.

Petit grain is an essence extracted from the leaves and small twigs of the bitter orange tree, a lesser-known by-product of this Mediterranean tree. It smells fresh, slightly woody and green, close to bergamot but more vegetal. A clean and luminous note, very well balanced.

Pimento is a spice obtained from the dried berries of a tropical tree from the Caribbean, used in cuisines around the world. It smells warm and faintly peppery, with woody accords close to clove but softer. A spicy and exotic note.

The pine is a resinous tree found in temperate and Mediterranean forests, recognisable by its needles and reddish bark. It smells resinous, fresh and slightly camphorous, with that conifer forest scent you breathe in the mountains. A very natural and invigorating note.

The plum is a juicy stone fruit, grown abundantly in orchards across Europe and Asia. It smells fruity and slightly tart, with a warm sweetness deeper than red fruits. A generous and gourmand scent, evocative of the end of summer.

Red fruits bring together strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and redcurrant, grown in gardens and orchards across Europe. They smell fruity, slightly tart and sweet, lively and gourmand. A joyful and luminous scent easily associated with fine days.

Rhubarb is a vegetable plant with large red and green stalks, widely used in cooking for tarts and jams. It smells vegetal and faintly tart, very green and lively, with an astringent springlike quality. A natural and original scent, somewhere between fruit and herb.

The rose is the most widely grown and most beloved flower in the world, present in gardens across all cultures for thousands of years. Depending on the variety, it can smell fresh, powdery, velvety or fruity, but is always immediately recognisable. An absolute classic.

Rosemary is an aromatic plant from the Mediterranean basin, a staple in southern cooking and gardens. It smells aromatic, slightly camphorous and fresh, exactly like a sprig crushed between the fingers. A very natural scent that calls to mind the garrigue in the height of summer.

Rum is a spirit produced from sugarcane, widely consumed in the Caribbean and around the world. It smells warm, faintly sweet and vanillic, with a touch of alcohol that gives it character. A recognisable and enveloping scent.

Saffron is the world's most precious spice, obtained from the stigmas of a small purple flower grown mainly in Iran. It smells warm and slightly metallic, rich and very recognisable, with a unique oriental depth. A rare note that brings a great deal of character.

Sandalwood is a precious wood native to India, prized since antiquity for its soft and creamy scent. It smells of warm, faintly milky wood, never too strong or too dry. A very pleasant and very long-lasting note that pairs easily with many other scents.

Sea salt has been harvested by evaporating seawater in salt marshes for centuries on coastlines around the world. It smells mineral and slightly iodised, close to the air you breathe right at the water's edge. A clean, fresh and very natural scent.

Fleur de sel is a form of sea salt hand-harvested from the surface of salt marshes, considered the finest and most precious salt. It smells mineral and faintly iodised, very pure and very clean. A discreet note that brings transparency and a very particular mineral freshness.

The sequoia is one of the tallest and oldest trees in the world, native to the forests of the American west coast. It smells resinous and faintly camphorous, more imposing and deeper than cedar. A scent of vast forests, quiet and majestic.

Shiso is an aromatic leaf widely used in Japanese and Korean cooking, close to mint and basil. It smells fresh, slightly anise-like and faintly spicy, with a very singular character. A scent little known in the West but very pleasant and precise.

Tea is produced from the leaves of the tea plant, a shrub grown mainly in Asia and consumed worldwide for thousands of years. It smells faintly astringent and vegetal, clean and understated, with a very delicate freshness. An elegant and discreet note.

Thyme is an aromatic plant of the Mediterranean garrigue, indispensable in the cooking of southern France and Italy. It smells aromatic, slightly camphorous and warm, exactly like a dried sprig you crumble into a pan. A very natural and very lively scent.

The tonka bean is the seed of a large tropical tree from South America, widely used in cooking and home fragrance for its softness. It smells soft and warm, faintly vanillic with a hint of almond, gourmand and enveloping. A round note that brings a great deal of comfort.

The tuberose is a tropical bulb flower with long stems of white blooms, grown in India, Mexico and the south of France. It smells very intensely floral and creamy, faintly sweet, with a very strong presence. A floral note that asserts itself with great character.

The tulip is a brightly coloured bulb flower, widely grown in gardens and fields, notably in the Netherlands. It smells lightly floral and slightly green, clean and airy, less intense than rose or peony. A discreet and very fresh scent.

Turmeric is a spice root native to South Asia, recognisable by its intense orange-yellow colour. It smells warm, slightly earthy and faintly woody, with a gentle and exotic heat. A scent you find in curries and spiced dishes, never aggressive.

Vanilla is a spice extracted from the pods of a climbing orchid native to Mexico, one of the most widely used spices in the world. It smells soft, creamy and sweet, immediately comforting and familiar. One of the most universally appreciated scents there is.

Verbena is an aromatic plant with small flowers, widely grown in gardens for making herbal teas and cold drinks. It smells citrusy and faintly herbaceous, very fresh and clean. A simple and natural scent, very pleasant in warm weather.

Vetiver is a large tropical grass cultivated mainly in Haiti, India and Indonesia, whose roots are distilled to extract their essence. It smells earthy, smoky and dry woody, with a very distinctive depth and a remarkable longevity. One of the most widely used and most timeless base notes.

The violet is a small wild flower with mauve or white petals, very present in gardens and meadows across Europe in spring. It smells softly floral and faintly powdery, with a charming discretion. A soft and slightly nostalgic scent, very delicate.

Wisteria is a climbing plant with long clusters of purple or white flowers, very present on facades and pergolas in spring. It smells gently floral and slightly powdery, less intense than jasmine, with a very pleasant airy softness. A very springlike scent.

A wood fire is a universal olfactory accord, the smell of wood burning in a fireplace or around a campfire. It smells of warm smoke and wood, deep and comforting, with a slight charred quality that is very evocative. A scent that immediately calls to mind winter evenings.

Ylang-ylang is a yellow flower with long petals that grows on a tropical tree from South-East Asia and the islands of the Indian Ocean. It smells richly floral and faintly fruity, sweet and very generous. A very present and very warm scent, evocative of tropical islands.

Yuzu is a rare Japanese citrus fruit, highly prized in Asian gastronomy and increasingly so in the West. It smells fresh and slightly floral, with hints of lemon and grapefruit combined. More subtle and delicate than classic citrus fruits, with a lovely complexity.