LES ALPES
THE ALPS span several European countries, from France to Slovenia. They are better known for their dramatic landscapes than for traditional perfumery. Yet the region provides rare, specialised ingredients such as juniper berries, alpine flowers like edelweiss, dried hay and pine needles.
Shaped by altitude and purity, these plants evoke the raw essence of nature: fresh air, wild flora and untamed terrain. They offer a distinct olfactory escape from more traditional, cultivated fragrances.
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90%+ naturalFresh juniper and warm woods for a chic contrast
Description
In the silence of the Alpine peaks, the scent of juniper berries rises, sharp and fresh, like the crisp bite of winter air. Pine trees stand tall, their resinous warmth mingling with the cold, while the soft whisper of sun-dried hay carries a hint of summer pastures.
This fragrance echoes the wild contrast of the mountains, where the chill of snow meets the quiet warmth of the earth.
TOP - The fresh, aromatic scent of pine needles and crisp fennel captures the Essence of a brisk Alpine breeze.
HEART - A vibrant alpine juniper essence entwined with geranium, cardamom, and a resinous cistus.
BASE - Hay Absolute’s warmth is contrasted by aromatic facets of fir balsam, while a bouquet of woods adds intensity.
Ingredients from plants growing in the Alpes : Juniper berries essence, hay absolute, pine needles absolute
Other key ingredients :
The essence of juniper berry has been associated with essences of fennel bitter, rosemary and thyme for the fresh top note,
The middle note is enriched with geranium essences and cistus absolute
Hay absolute in the base note is combined with a sweet fir balsam absolute, and a bouquet of woods (sandalwood, cedar Virginia and vetiver essence).
Total natural origin content : 90%
Son of a Grasse perfumer, Fabrice Pellegrin is now recognized as one of the most eminent talents in the global perfume industry.
Fabrice Pellegrin belongs to the category of perfumers who favor natural materials above all else. He draws his inspiration from the heart of nature and avoids the use of synthetic molecules wherever possible. As well as being a passionate creator, Fabrice stands out as a generous teacher, keen to pass on his know-how from generation to generation.
A perfumer since 1999, Fabrice Pellegrin has created iconic fragrances for L'Occitane (Thé Vert, Néroli, L'Eau de l'Occitane, Thé Blanc), Diptyque (Do Son, Eau de Lierre, L'Eau Duelle, L'Eau Papier), as well as Womanity and Tonka for Esteban.
No additives (no colors, UV filters, stabilizers).
The color of the fragrance comes from natural ingredients and may evolve over time.
Best consumed 36 months after opening.
Our fragrances are free from controversial substances : parabens, phthalates, added BHT and BHA, polycyclic musks, nitromusks, formaldehydes, nitrates, toluene, lyrial, lilial.
INCI list : molecules present in ingredients with a potential for allergens: TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, BENZYL BENZOATE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, PINENE, COUMARIN, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, VANILLIN, ISOEUGENYL ACETATE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (SWEET SCENTED GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, EUGENOL, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, TERPINOLENE, ALPHA-TERPINENE, LINALOOL, ANETHOLE, TERPINEOL, ISOEUGENOL, HEXADECANOLACTONE, CAMPHOR, ROSE KETONES, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRAL, GERANYL ACETATE
Vegan. Not tested on animals.
Alcohol vol : 74.7%
Key ingredients from the Origin
Pine Needles
This pine species is widespread throughout the Alps at subalpine elevations. The needles of Pinus sylvestris are extracted using solvents and purification processes.
Hay
Collected in the Southern Alps in France and extracted in Grasse through solvent extraction and purification. Hay from the Alps, earthy and rich, lends depth to a fragrance, infusing both masculine and feminine notes with warmth and longevity.
Juniper Berries
Juniper is a native and widespread species in the Alps, where it grows at altitudes of up to 2,500 metres. Our essence is sourced from the Argentera Mountains in the Italian Alps.
“If I could bottle this experience, it would be with hay, a nod to the Alps. There’s a sweetness to it, brought by its balsamic facet, honeyed, with a hint of the Orient. A warmth that cuts through the chill of high altitudes. Though humble, hay is a rare treasure, its yield small but its impact profound.” Fabrice Pellegrin, Pefumer
