Discover where fragrances come from and why both types of ingredients are valuable.

Fragrances come to life from a combination of natural raw materials and synthetic molecules.

Natural raw materials

They come from flowers (such as rose, jasmine and tuberose), spices (such as cinnamon and pepper), woods, resins (such as incense and myrrh), citrus fruits and roots (such as vetiver). They are prized for their richness and complexity, but also for their variability: they change depending on the harvest, season and climate. Some, such as jasmine or iris, require long and costly extraction processes.

Synthetic molecules

Created in the laboratory to mimic natural notes or invent new ones, synthetic molecules are more stable, safer and often more sustainable. Some natural ingredients are now banned for ethical or environmental reasons (e.g. animal musk), and it is thanks to chemistry that we can still enjoy their notes.