Jasmine

History and symbolism

It is said that Cleopatra perfumed her sails with Jasmine before meeting Mark Antony, so that her scent would precede her entrance. In India, jasmine is called "queen of the night" because its flowers open at dusk and fill the air with their intoxicating fragrance. From antiquity to the present day, jasmine embodies seduction, sensuality, and timeless grace.

Botany and extraction

Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum or Jasminum sambac) blooms in summer, at dawn, when the petals are still laden with dew. The flowers are hand-picked, one by one, to preserve their fragility. Its perfume, impossible to capture by distillation, is obtained by volatile solvent extraction, which yields jasmine absolute, a precious and essential raw material in high perfumery.

Olfactory properties

In aromatherapy, jasmine is renowned as a powerful emotional comfort. Its voluptuous fragrance is said to act on the emotional sphere, reducing tension and promoting self-confidence. It is associated with joy, open-heartedness, and the alleviation of anxious states.

Olfactory profile

Jasmine offers an opulent floral fragrance, with warm, solar, and honeyed facets, enhanced by animalic and slightly fruity nuances.

In our creations

At Domaine Singulier, you can discover the perfuming powers of the Jasmine flower - in subtle touches - in Eau Belle Toilettes with bergamot, jasmine, and violet leaves.