Orange Blossomin Perfumery

Orange blossom, developed in Grasse before being cultivated in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, is so delicate that its buds are hand-picked, one by one. When processed into an essential oil called neroli, orange blossom absolute or a floral water, it is beloved by perfumers and pastry chefs alike. Its fragrance bright, sparkling and green for the essential oil while warm, honeyed and animalic for the absolute conjures up images of femininity, childhood and the freshness of pleasant summer afternoons. Explore the many facets of this flower of countless charms, journeying from botany, history, art and gastronomy to agriculture and chemistry, without overlooking, of course, orange blossom fragrances and their creators.

Authors:lonore de Bonneval, Mathilde Cocoual, Olivier R.P. David, Jeanne Dor, Anne-Sophie Hojlo, Clara Muller & Delphine de Swardt

Published: Sept. 2020

96 Pages