The leaves and stems of rose geranium ('Pelargonium gravolens') have a delicate rose-like fragrance that is sweet yet powerful, as it also has tart notes reminiscent of lemons. This absolute begins with fruity aromas of mandarin and blackcurrant leaves in the top note, followed by rose geranium, peony and rose water in the heart note. Notes of violet, patchouli and musk form the base.

Panier des Sens created their first perfumes in Sault, a small village in the Vaucluse region, surrounded by lush lavender fields – some claim they are the most beautiful in Provence. The Mediterranean Sea, landscape, and flora contribute to the family-owned company’s inspiration for creating fragrances. The scents are fresh creations of uncomplicated and light character, made from natural extracts and essential oils sourced from the region. The formulations come from Perfumers in Grasse, and Panier des Sens produces its scents in the tradition-steeped town near the French Riviera according to the classical artistry of perfumery.

Panier des Sens uses highly concentrated, precious elixirs for its absolutes. The perfumers initiate an extracting process with the help of a solvent and obtain the delicate liquid from plants and flowers – a perfume-making process that is as old as the art of perfumery itself. To do this, in a first step, they macerate the plants’ parts, blossoms or seeds. The result is a solid concretion, which is then melted and dissolved in alcohol so that the perfumers can separate insoluble substances from the pigments and essences such as essential oils in the solution. Finally, they distil the alcohol, and what remains is a rich, all-natural, fragrant essence. These essences give Panier des Sens’ eau de toilettes their intense, long-lasting scents.

Please note that some perfumes, especially those with yellowish or other colored fragrance oils, may stain light-colored clothing.