Jasmine

About : Jasmine

The scent of jasmine has enchanted humans for thousands of years. Derived from the Persian word "Yasmin," meaning "gift from God," a German study in 2010 found the calming aroma from jasmine flowers is molecularly similar to drugs like Valium. The plant flourishes in tropical and warm temperate regions, and was brought to Provence by the Moors in the 16th century. The introduction of jasmine boosted the growth of the area's perfume industry in Grasse, where 27 tons of the plant are harvested each year.

A Seductive Scent

Jasmine is renowned for its relaxing properties and can be used in massage as an emollient or stimulant. Its delicate white flowers, which open only in the evening, are often linked with romance and can be used as aphrodisiacs or as an anti-depressant.

An Evening Blossom

A key ingredient in perfume, jasmine is used throughout Asia and is China's most famous scented tea. Flowers are harvested twice a year in Grasse, beginning early in the morning when their petals are tightly closed and kept cool until nightfall, at which time the fragrance from the opening petals can be released into the tea. Grasse's Jasmine Festival takes place in August and celebrates the start of the harvest in Provence.

Aromatic Jasmine by L'OCCITANE

Jasmine Eau de Parfum from L'OCCITANE is a sensuous and heady scent, muddling the flowers with complementary ingredients such as Lilly of the Valley, cedar wood and amber. A coveted aroma, this eau de parfum is part of L'OCCITANE's "Voyage en Mediterranée" collection of scents.