In episode one of a three part series, Dior's François Demachy looks at the Rose de Mai of Grasse.
The perfect flower
Ethnobotanist James Wong goes to Isparta, Turkey, to look at the production of rose for Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. 20.
A symbol to an alternate way of life
From L’Occitane, two short videos about efforts to preserve the lavender fields of Provence, which are threatened by issues related to climate change. First, L’Occitane founder Olivier Baussan talks about the importance of lavender to the culture of Provence, then below the jump, Eric Chaisse of the French plant research institute CRIEPPAM talks about some of the specific problems faced by lavender growers in the region. Note that many of the fragrance & flavor companies also support CRIEPPAM (see reports from Symrise and Givaudan).
Orange blossom & iris
From L’Occitane, two short films about fragrance materials grown in Grasse: first, orange blossom, then below the jump, iris pallida.
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Lazy weekend poll ~ difficult notes
Tell us what fragrance note(s) you find difficult to wear.
What does it smell like to you, and have you ever found a perfume that features that note but works for you…