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Bois de Gaïac

Guaiac Wood
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Le nom du Bois de Gaïac provient de « Gaiacum » signifiant « bois de vie » en latin. Il est aussi souvent appelé Palo Santo (« bois saint ») du Paraguay mais à ne pas confondre avec le Palo Santo du Pérou ou Equateur, qui lui est le Bois de Santal. Le Bois de Gaïac est le végétal avec l’une…

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Vétiver

VETIVER
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Le Vétiver dans les Parfums Une plante indispensable Au départ, la présence du Vétiver dans les Parfums n’était pas une évidence. En effet, cette plante avait une tout autre fonction. Découvert par les Indiens vers l’an 1000 av. J.C., le mot vétiver vient du Tamoul (langue indienne ancienne) car « vetti » veut dire arracher…

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Bois de Santal

SANDALWOOD
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For decades, many cultures have used sandalwood in their religious rituals. The Egyptians employed it in the embalming process of mummies, while for Hindus, it symbolizes protection during ceremonies. Sandalwood is considered sacred and plays a significant role in many religions. It is also traded for the construction of temples and is one of the…

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Ylang-Ylang

YLANG-YLANG
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Ylang-Ylang is a tropical tree with fragrant flowers.It is primarily used in perfumery and aromatherapy for its relaxing properties. The botanical name of Ylang-Ylang is Cananga odorata. The origin of the word Ylang-Ylang comes from “alang alang,” which means “flower of flowers” in Filipino. It was first distilled in Manila in 1860 by navigator Albert…

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Le Cèdre

CEDARWOOD
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Cedar is a majestic tree that can live for over 2,000 years. Renowned for its strength and resilience, it symbolizes grandeur and longevity. Cedarwood has been widely used for centuries due to its durability. In fact, furniture and sarcophagi in Ancient Egypt were made from cedarwood. The Latin word cedrus comes from the Greek kédros,…

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Fève tonka dans les parfums

TONKA BEAN
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Whether in cooking or perfumery, Tonka Bean has always been a highly sought-after product.Indeed, these beans were considered small “treasures” and were once used as a form of currency. Among the indigenous people of the Amazon, Tonka Bean is a lucky charm and was primarily used as a traditional remedy for nausea and coughs.  …

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Romarin dans les Parfums

ROSEMARY
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Rosemary is an aromatic plant whose use across various fields has spanned centuries. As early as Antiquity, the Greeks crafted rosemary wreaths for ceremonies. In the Middle Ages, it was placed under pillows to ward off evil spirits and used in medicine as a stimulant. Later, its use in perfumery dates back to the 17th…

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Les graines de Cardamome

CARDAMOM
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In ancient times, Indians already used cardamom as a spice, but also for its medicinal properties. It was later exported along trade routes to Mesopotamia before being brought to Europe by Arab merchants. However, cardamom cultivation only began in the early 20th century to diversify coffee plantations. According to some etymologists, the word “cardamom” originates…

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Racines de gingembre

GINGER
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The origin of the word “Ginger” comes from an Indian language, Sanskrit, where ” srngavera ” means ” shaped like a stag’s horn ” referring to the shape of the ginger rhizome. Writings dating back over 3,000 years describe the use of ginger in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian traditions. It has been used for thousands of years in…

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Citron

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There are several hypotheses about the origin of the lemon tree: traces of its ancestor have been found in India, while some studies suggest it was born in the Mediterranean through the hybridization of the bitter orange tree and the citron tree. Before using its fruit in cooking as a seasoning, the lemon tree was…

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