Jasmine in Perfumery – NEZ explores one of the most iconic flowers in the history of perfume. Fruity, green, delicately animalic, with nuances of orange blossom and freshly cut grass, sambac jasmine leaves a singular trail, both luminous and deep.

In India, it is woven into garlands to honor gods and adorn women’s hair. In Europe, it has recently found its way into contemporary creations, revealing new, more modern, and unexpected facets.

Why Read It

Understand the sacred and cultural history of jasmine.
Discover its central role in perfumery.
Explore its multiple facets between tradition and modernity.

Subject

Flowers
Olfactory Culture
Perfume & Botany

What You Will Discover

The botany and different varieties of jasmine.
Its history across civilizations.
Agricultural techniques and contemporary challenges.
Its chemical composition and how it is worked by perfumers.
Its interpretations in great perfumes.

For Whom

Flower and raw material enthusiasts.
Lovers of floral perfumes.
Curious individuals who wish to deepen their olfactory culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between sambac jasmine and grandiflorum jasmine?

Sambac is fruitier and sunnier, while grandiflorum is more floral, powdery, and classic.

Is jasmine reserved for feminine perfumes?

No, it is now present in many masculine and unisex compositions.

Why is this flower so important?

Because it has been at the heart of perfumery for centuries and remains an infinite source of creation.