The Winter Selection

Bushman Candle Oleoresin (Sarcocaulon Mossamedense) is unique. You will only find it in Namibia, more precisely in the Kaokoland desert where only the Himbas tribes are allowed to source it. Its fragrance is as amazing as captivating, and it will charm you with its benzoin and vanilla notes. A little marvel that goes perfectly with an oriental accord.

In its natural state, it is found as a glowing wax. It protects the Sarcocaulon from the extreme heat of the Namibian summer. The Himbas then harvest it by hand directly from the thorny shrub and sometimes from its base. It is an integral part of the daily life of the tribe who use it as a torch, spice for oryx meat and insect repellent.

Bushman Candle’s oleoresin is rich in coumarin. It would have a positive impact on blood and lymphatic drainage. This results in a nervous and muscular appeasement. Natural moisturizer, it is used in Southern Africa for its regenerating properties.

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.

The Essential Oil of Copal Santo (Bursera Copallifera) is extracted from the resin of a Palo Santo native from Mexico. Its harvest is very original since the white resin is recovered in large leaves of agaves which are attached under the part of the tree that we come to incise. A product as rare as it is precious, part of what we call the resinous notes. More precisely, its fragrance is terpenic and aromatic, like a subtle olfactory mix between pine needles and sap that sometimes stick to the fingers. At first it annoys, before becoming a comforting smell that we like to keep.

Copal Santo is a bit of all this at the same time, an exceptional essential oil that we never tire of breathing several times a day in a diffuser or on a wet wipe and that accompanies us at every moment to fight against our fears and our daily worries.

The essential oil of Eucalyptus Staigeriana is 100% pure and natural. Sourced in Australia, it is endemic to the Cape York Peninsula on the north-eastern tip of the country. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leafy branches of the tree. Like other species of Eucalyptus, such as radiata or globulus, its essential oil is resolutely fresh and aromatic. Its particularity comes especially from its notes at the same time lemony and basil. A fabulous fragrance to use as a top note in floral or aromatic accords. Or simply diffuse it to refresh your interior.

At the emotional level, the essential oil of Eucalyptus Staigeriana plays a major role. It is said to be a nervous balancer and as such helps to treat stress or depression. It is finally antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

The essential oil of Field Mint (Mentha Arvensis) is native to Nepal. It is obtained by hydrodistillation of the aerial parts of the plant cultivated around the National Park of Bardia.

Its fragrance gives off fresh aromatic notes, both minty and herbaceous. In perfumery, it is mainly used as an accessory to bring freshness to a top set, especially on green and fruity creations.

In olfaction, it helps to keep a cool head in all circumstances while promoting concentration. A breath of fresh air that wish you good things, using it with moderation. The essential oil of Corn Mint would also have many properties. Tonic, nervous stimulant and anti-migraine, at low dose once again, it supports digestion while being formidable to decongest the mucous membrane. A refreshing must-have.

Fine Lavender Ultrasound (Lavandula Angustifolia) is a powerful, unrivalled aromatic extract that draws from the very depths of the matter to transport you to the middle of a Provençal lavender field. This essence is the result of several extractions, firstly the distillation of the flowering tops into an essential oil, then the extraction of the rest of the plant into an absolute. The two extracts are blended, known as communelle, and then magnified using the modern ultrasound method.

The result is astonishing: we find all the notes of true lavender, with its aromatic, herbaceous and resinous facets, but with much more power and hold. This essential product was missing from our collection, and we chose to include it with care. Sourced from the sunny fields of Provence, our lavender is grown and selected for its purity and effectiveness.

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.

Namibian Myrrh (Commiphora Wildii) is a raw material cultivated by the Himba tribe in the Kunene region, in the northwest of Namibia. It is harvested in the form of resin that oozes directly from the tree and collected by hand by the women of the community. Namibian Myrrh Essential Oil is then obtained by steam distillation of this resin to release a turpentine-like fragrance, with warm, balsamic notes, sometimes aniseed, sometimes tenacious, reminiscent of oak barrels.

The essential oil of Namibian Myrrh is an excellent natural regenerant, used in this sense for centuries by the women of the Himba tribe who apply it, mixed with powdered hematite and the milk of their cattle to protect and hydrate their skin.

Our Upcycling Sandalwood Absolute (Santalum Album) is a precious and unique extract, the result of years of experimentation to obtain something new from something old. In the beginning, nothing too trivial: Sandalwood Album grown in Australia is transformed into essential oil by hydrodistillation. At the end of the process, the dry wood is usually used as fuel. But not this time. As part of our drive to recycle waste, and because it seems obvious that the material has some deep-seated secrets, we wanted to dig a little deeper.

So we collected this dry waste and proposed this somewhat crazy project to our extraction partners. We finally succeeded thanks to a sophisticated method that uses natural citroflex as a solvent and captures the last olfactory notes of white sandalwood, offering a unique, original, and particularly aromatic absolute. Upcycling not only reduces waste, it gives materials a second life, while respecting our commitment to the environment and sustainability.

Sandalwood Absolute Upcycling differs from Sandalwood Album essential oil in its more woody, toasty notes, deliciously reminiscent of burnt caramel. A pure olfactory gem that we recommend with our eyes closed.

True Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) is a must-have that finding in every natural product lover’s bag. As exquisite in olfaction as it is effective for everyday worries, it heals, reassures, while evoking the best memories of our childhood. A marvel that can be found everywhere, and that we wanted to be original and authentic. It had to smell surprising, because that’s what Le Sourceur is all about, quality products that you won’t find anywhere else.

We have chosen to work with the excellent distiller Cassan, certified Ecocert (and therefore organic) and whose lavender crops come from the best producers in Drome, Vaucluse and Alpes de Haute Provence. If it supplies many famous perfumers, its essential oil of true lavender excited us by its notes lavender and greedy, velvety and fruity. A must among the must-haves.

The alcoholate of Tuberose (Polianthes Tuberosa) is an extract obtained by cold washing of the concrete of tuberose made from flowers 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 flower, and to retranscribe its entire olfactory spectrum.

Exhilarating, bewitching and powerful, this extract is ideal for creating feminine perfumes with character or simply to enhance your cosmetic creations. But it will surprise you as much in olfaction only thanks to its heady fragrance.