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Lavender
Grown and distilled exclusively on our farm. Our special lavender essential oil accord is made up of 5 different varieties of our lavender. The flowering tops of the plant are steam distilled in our copper alembic still within hours of harvesting. Each variety of lavender has been specially blendedto complement the spicy-aromatic heart of our Classic perfume fragrance.
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Bergamot
We use essential oil from bergamot fruits grown in the Calabrian region (Reggio di Calabria) of Italy. The growing of bergamot is vital to the region's economy and we are proud to support the small family farms that produce this distinctive essential oil. Bergamot oil is produced traditionally from narrow coastal strips by cold expression as the fruit approaches ripeness. The oil provides a sweet-fruity freshness that is recognisable in a huge number of perfumes. The citrus top gives way to a slightly herbaceous oily-ness that complements the Lavender and Rosemary in our Classic perfume.
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Lemon
We source our lemon essential oil from Sicily where the climate is ideally suited to the growing of fine lemon essential oil. The odour is short-lasting but relatively unchanging over time when smelled on a perfume blotter.
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Rosemary
We use our own rosemary accord, specially selected, grown and distilled for our fragrances. Our four different varieties of Rosemary provide a fresh misty note that vanishes almost immediately into its woody herbaceous heart. Unlike inferior oils, our Rosemary does not possess a noticeable camphorous undertone.
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Lemon Balm
We grow a very small quantity of Lemon Balm (Melissa) for its essential oil. A member of the mint family of plants, its oil provides a menthol-like uplift when combined with our sicilian lemon oil.
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Rose
Rose essential oil from the Bulgarian Rose Damascena is one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery. We source our oil from farmers in Kazanlak region of central Bulgaria. Rose flowers are harvested at dawn when humidity is highest. The essential oil imparts a deeply floral warm rich scent with honey undertones.
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Neroli
We source our neroli essential oil from small farming co-operatives in Tunisia. The oil is obtained from the fragrant blossoms of the bitter orange tree. It is critical that harvesting of the buds be done only in the early mornings of warm summer days. Each bud is then inspected by hand to ensure no stray twigs or leaves could contaminate the batch. The oil has a powerful refreshing floral scent.
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Sage
Grown and distilled exclusively on our farm. The oil provides a sweet herbaceous scent with a distinctive tobacco-like note in the dry down – blending beautifully with our Lavender accord.
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Cinnamon
We source cinnamon essential oil from Madagascar. Cinnamon is a vital source of income for the local farmers who typically harvest the branches of cinnamon shrubs before debarking and drying. The essential oil is obtained from the bark of the wood and imparts a powerful spicy sweet warmness.
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Clove Bud
We source our clove bud essential oil from the north-east of Madagascar. The clove buds represent a significant source of income for the small-scale local farmers. When dried, clove buds turn from red to deep red-brown. The oil provides a sweet spicy note.
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Cardamom
Our Cardamom essential oil is grown and distilled in Guatemala from seeds contained within green husks. The oil imparts a warm spicy aromatic scent with a woody dry down that complements our Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli base.
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Tarragon
Our tarragon essential oil is obtained from farms in Hungary. The oil has an interesting green anisic scent that is reminiscent of celery. We use Tarragon is a very small quantity in our Classic perfume as a useful mediator between our Lavender and Rosemary, and the warm spiced middle that follows.
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Sandalwood
We use Australian sandalwood obtained sustainably from controlled plantations in Western Australia. An increase in demand over the last few decades has depleted the tree in other parts of the world; we are proud to source from farms who are committed to the responsible long-term management of this fascinating tree. The oil imparts an extremely tenacious distinctive woody note that blends particularly well with the Bergamot and Rose Otto.
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Patchouli
We source our patchouli essential oil from Sulawesi, Indonesia. The oil is obtained from the dried leaves of the small plant Pogostemon cablin. The odour is extremely long lasting with a rich aromatic woodiness. It blends wonderfully with our Australian Sandalwood.
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Vanilla
Small quantities of Vanilla are sourced from Madagascar. It provides a rich complex aroma, high in natural Vanillin that effervesces on the dry down.
