An aromatic and deeply camphorous note used in masculine scents, most notably in eaux de toilettes and toiletries. It’s herbaceous and fresh, with woody undertones that evoke the fresh scent of incense oil.
Rosemary bushes grow wild in the dry, rocky scrubland of the Mediterranean basin. For perfumery, the deeply aromatic plant is cultivated in the south of France, Tunisia and Morocco, as well as some parts of Spain. Its essence is obtained through steam distillation.
In the Middle Ages, rosemary was placed under pillows to keep evil spirits and rascally witches away. It was even thought to ward off the plague. Ancient Greeks doted on the herb for its fragrant qualities, but also believed that it could improve memory—resulting in students wearing rosemary garlands during lessons. Others linked rosemary to happy memories, fidelity and love, which has made it a popular wedding staple across Europe since Charlemagne. In perfumery, the first known alcohol-based perfume that utilized rosemary was l’Eau de la Reine de Hongrie—with its first known usage during the 17th century, but which may date back as far as the 14th century.
Spain, France
Diptyque revisits the ancestral gesture of toilet vinegar, between care and pleasure, to relax, tone up or cleanse, with a bouquet of aromatic Mediterranean herbs: lavender, rosemary and thyme.
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