A dark, tiny seed with a musky, vanilla aroma the Tonka bean has been an enigmatic addition to the perfumer industry. The fragrance of this incredible ingredient grows on the coumarou tree along the banks of the Amazon river in South America and became popular in 1793 when the cumaru fruit was first introduced to France 15.

This cheeky, delicious scent is highly diverse with the ability to explore sweet, tang, sophisticated and playful all at once. With a personality that fits its energetic and deep purplish red hue, this fruit is becoming a much-loved scent for its vibrant, youthful and light undertones.

Rich, deep and uplifting. There is nothing as comforting as a good cup of coffee. The complex magic of the coffee bean has enjoyed recent success as a prime perfume ingredient, further exploring the olfactory prowess. A distinct and familiar scent that works well both men’s and women’s perfumes, the scent of coffee adds an inviting allure to any fragrance.

Apple blossoms echo the juicy tang and fresh feel of fruit which also originates from the rose family, giving a fairytale feel to any fragrance story. It has always been a timeless choice ingredient for fragrances.

This popular fruit is tied to its crisp, crunchy texture and fresh, juicy flavor which resonates with the fresh, clean scent of the pear tree and blossoms. Soft, powdery white flowers celebrate spring time and add a light, feminine touch to any fragrance.

An ancient oil with over 6000 years of history in the cosmetic and medical industry, moringa oil is an important base oil used in a variety of perfumes. Its mildly nutty and fixative nature made it a favourite fragrance among nobility and was popular in ancient Egypt and Rome ¹².

With its roots in China, India and the Far East, this heady white flower is one of the perfume industry’s priciest ingredients. The iconic bloom has been a symbol of feminine individuality and was revered in Victorian England as a mark of refinement. Jazz legends like Billie Holiday never appeared onstage without a signature gardenia tucked behind her ear.

A staple in the perfume world, Vanilla is the meeting of luxury and comfort with a combustion of fragrance and flavor that has captivated the world for centuries. The second most expensive spice in the world after saffron, vanilla blends well with multiple fragrance notes, making it a versatile ingredient with the potential to range from velvety and rich to light and dreamy.

A tiny flower with a signature scent, the tuber rose is said to be one of the most fragrant plants in the world. This sensual and hypnotic fragrance has enjoyed the company of royalty, spurring King Louis XIV of France to plant his own orchard of tuber roses in Versailles. Its bewitching scent is tied to love and romance and is the favoured floral choice for Indian weddings and has been charming perfume connoisseurs since the Renaissance in Italy.

Expensive, powerful with a hue that demands attention. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world a popular ingredient for perfumes since the ancient world. This multipurpose spice is sought after for its healing properties and was a favoured fragrance in the Mediterranean and the Middle East where it was first grown. It was part of Queen Cleopatra’s skincare routine and was even present in the formulation of the first known eau de toilette in the world. With a golden pigment and dominant aroma to match, this strong, leathery fragrance is often used in perfumes for men but also blends well with the woody scent of oud.

Classically feminine and symbolic with over a thousand years of history in the fragrance and cosmetic industry, roses are symbolic and iconic for their aromatic properties. With a complex fragrance that ranges from woody to feminine, powdery to musk, this romantic flower was once considered the symbol of the Ancient Greek goddess of Love and Beauty and has since enjoyed fame as one of the perfume industry’s most desired natural fragrance notes.

The exotic, intense scent of the white jasmine is one of nature’s most distinct floral scents. Beloved by the aristocracy of ancient Persia, Egypt, and China , Jasmine has also risen to national status as the flower of the Philippines and Indonesia ⁶ . Today it is grown across India and South East Asia and continues to remain a revered favourite and essential for most floral perfumes.

The calm, soothing scent of lavender is one of nature’s most easily recognized scents. An ancient medicinal remedy, the flowering purple plant has a history that calls back to ancient Rome where lavender was used to perfume baths. The beloved fragrance is enshrined for its calming properties and ability to quell anxiety.