The NOTEbook — scent spotlight

In the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India, a flowering plant of the mint family reigns supreme: lavender. For thousands of years, lavender has been regarded for its sweet floral fragrance, beauty, and versatility. Today, lavender grows throughout regions of Europe, Australian, New Zealand, North and South America. The flowers themselves enchant those who see them but its the fragrance that leaves a lasting memory. In ancient Greece and Rome, Lavender was used for religious ceremonies and its name is derived from the Latin “lavare”, meaning “to wash”. Romans used lavender to scent their baths, clothing, hair, and homes. Additionally,...

Love, war, politics, medicine, and perfume. The rose has played a role in all these things and more throughout history and it’s one of our favorite floral scents. In perfumery, the rose shines as a classic note that lends romance, sensuality, and richness to any fragrance. In today’s post, let’s dive into what makes the rose so special - and see why we love using it in our fragrances! By Any Other Name For all of our science fans out there, roses are of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae and grow in a woody perennial bush. Fossils suggest...