The Olfactory Glossary
A curated guide to the rare essences, resins, and blossoms that form the heart of our fragrances.
The Art of Selection
Every Maison Lumière fragrance is a complex tapestry of natural absolutes and rare extractions. This glossary serves as a guide to our most precious ingredients, detailing their origins, olfactory profiles, and the soul they bring to our compositions.
Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)
Origin: Calabria, Italy.
Harvested during the winter months, our Bergamot is cold-pressed to extract its sparkling, zest-filled essence. Known as the "Prince of Citrus," it provides the radiant, light-filled opening characteristic of our morning collections.
Profile: Sparkling, Peppery, Floral-Citrus.
Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflorum)
Origin: Grasse, France.
Picked at dawn when the fragrance is at its peak, it takes over seven million blossoms to produce just one kilogram of Jasmine Absolute. It brings a profound, opulent creaminess to our floral heart notes.
Profile: Indolic, Sweet, Intoxicatingly White.
Oud (Agarwood)
Origin: Assam, India.
Often referred to as "Liquid Gold," Oud is the resinous heartwood produced by the Aquilaria tree. Our ethically sourced Assam Oud provides the dark, animalic, and deeply spiritual base of our evening extraits.
Profile: Woody, Balsamic, Smoky, Enigmatic.
Rose (Rosa Damascena)
Origin: Kazanlak Valley, Bulgaria.
The Damask Rose is steam-distilled to create a complex oil with over 400 chemical components. It offers a honeyed, velvety depth that is the eternal symbol of Maison Lumière craftsmanship.
Profile: Velvety, Honeyed, Spicy-Floral.
Sandalwood (Santalum Album)
Origin: Mysore, India.
Our Mysore Sandalwood is sourced from government-protected plantations. Distilled from the heartwood of trees aged at least 30 years, it provides a milky, buttery, and incredibly persistent woody foundation.
Profile: Creamy, Toasted, Sacred, Persistent.
Ethical Commitment: Many of these rare ingredients are under ecological pressure. We invite you to read our Responsibility Report to learn how we protect these botanical treasures for future generations.