La séléction d’automne

The Darjeeling Black Tea (Camellia Sinensis) from Le Sourceur is a true gem of nature. All the more so when you consider that the extract was not originally intended to be used. It is the result of cutting-edge processing methods, the first of which was not intended for this purpose at all. The starting point is the decaffeination of the tea leaves using a gentle extraction process carried out with supercritical CO2, with the aim, as the method suggests, of producing decaffeinated tea. During this process, a by-product is obtained, a tea wax that is usually simply discarded. It is specifically this extract that caught our attention in our desire to recycle waste.

This wax is then optimised using the absolute method, which captures all the olfactory molecules of the pure, natural essence of Darjeeling tea. A way of creating beauty while avoiding waste and extending the life of natural resources.

The tea used by Le Sourceur gives this absolute a soft and delicate herbaceous fragrance, evoking freshness and serenity, with a slightly tart top note reminiscent of rhubarb, gradually giving way to a delicious tea scent.

Alcoholate of Carnation is an extract obtained by cold washing of the concrete of the carnation flower harvested in India. This old method has been brought up to date by our sourcing manager, and allows us to get as close as possible to the original smell of the plant, and to retranscribe its entire olfactory spectrum. It is derived from the common carnation or wallflower whose scientific name is Dianthus Caryophyllus.

A full floral fragrance with spicy notes close to Clove, Carnation Alcoholate is ideal for creating perfumes with character or simply to enhance your cosmetic creations. But above all it will surprise you with its irresistible powdery and hypnotic fragrance.

L’alcoolat Ginger Lily ou Longoze (Hedychium flavescens), révèle toute la richesse aromatique de cette fleur emblématique de Madagascar. Encore méconnu il y a peu, le Ginger Lily s’impose aujourd’hui en parfumerie moderne, où son extrait est intégré avec succès dans des créations des plus grandes Maisons de Parfum. Son profil olfactif singulier séduit immédiatement : une fragrance à la fois florale et subtilement épicée, relevée par des nuances de gingembre et des accents d’écorces d’agrumes. Cet équilibre raffiné fait de l’alcoolat de Ginger Lily une matière première précieuse et distinctive, recherchée pour apporter caractère et originalité aux compositions parfumées.

Au-delà de son usage en parfumerie, le Longoze occupe une place importante dans la médecine traditionnelle malgache. Ses fleurs sont utilisées depuis des générations pour le nettoyage des plaies, mais aussi dans des rituels spirituels visant à stimuler et « réveiller » l’énergie.

Grâce à son parfum chaud et épicé, le Ginger Lily est souvent surnommé le « gingembre sauvage malgache de la parfumerie », une appellation qui reflète parfaitement son identité olfactive unique et son héritage culturel.

Nootka essential oil (Cupressus Nootkasensis) comes from North American conifers known as Alaska Grand Cedar. These trees are very popular in Canada in the construction industry. However, their essential oil is much rarer. In fact, its supply chain depends entirely on that of the construction industry. Our producer has reached an agreement with loggers to collect all unused sawdust from Nootka cedar logging operations. This sawdust is then transformed into essential oil through hydrodistillation. This is a prime example of waste recovery, which is very important to us.

Powerful and unrivalled, its fragrance is on the borderline between smoky, leathery and woody. This essence of character naturally accompanies materials such as Patchouli, Cedarwood or Sandalwood. In olfaction, it is used to imitate the serene and fresh atmosphere of the cold forests of North America or Europe. Relaxing, Nootka essential oil invites you to let go and allows you to escape. Like an olfactory journey, a walk in the forest in faraway lands but at home.

Vetiver Essential Oil (Chrysopogon Zizanioides) is obtained by steam distillation of roots grown in The Cayes region in Haiti. It is sought after and renowned in perfumery for its particular scent with woody and earthy, fresh and vegetal notes.

The essential oil of Vetiver is recognized above all for its tonic properties (circulatory, arterial, venous but also lymphatic). Stimulating, it would be beneficial for the body and would strengthen the immune system. It is also known to be tranquilizing and relaxing. Two excellent reasons to spread its scent in your home.