The scent of the heliotrope flower in perfumery

When autumn begins, many of the gardeners and gardeners find it difficult to part with the flowers that they love, especially those that will not withstand the winter cold and will die. In our northern country, even in the southern regions, some perennials are grown as annuals. And then many of us bring our favorites in pots and admire them on the windowsills or in the winter gardens.

Perhaps among such non-living ones we have - one of our favorite flowers is heliotrope.

Its name comes from the Greek words "helios" - the sun and "tropos" - turn. The inflorescences of some heliotrope species constantly turn towards the sun. The homeland of these fragrant flowers is Peru. Most of all types of heliotrope are poisonous. In southern countries, heliotrope grows as a perennial plant in the form of a shrub 40-60 cm high, sometimes even higher. The shrub is not high, but its crown is branched and spreading. Leaves are short-peaked, dark green or with a purple tint. And numerous small, forget-me-not-like flowers are collected in inflorescences, which reach a diameter of 10 - 20 cm. Lilac or blue, purple or white, they carry a wonderful aroma, so bees and butterflies constantly graze on heliotrope flowers.

The fragrant essential oil of heliotrope flowers is also used in perfumery.

The heliotrope flower is often used in night scents - oriental scents. Night ... This is the most mysterious time of the day, the time of desires and passions. At night, hiding under its dark veil, everything changes beyond recognition, a new sound of feelings and emotions arises. At this time of day, everything becomes special, and the aromas of the night and perfume also become special.

For example, Gucci scent - Guilty Intense - is warm and at the same time with a bright floral shade. The composition begins to sound with the freshness of mandarin and pink pepper, gradually revealing notes of heliotrope, lilac and violet. The whole bouquet of mysterious scents is enveloped in sensual amber and patchouli.

The wonderful oriental fragrance Dia by Amouage, a worthy gift for a woman you love, also contains heliotrope in its composition, which has a place in the sillage. The composition is delightful and opens with hints of bergamot, aldehydes, cyclamen, violet, fig, sage, tarragon. The heart of the fragrance is iris, Turkish rose oil, orange blossom, wild peach blossom and Moroccan jasmine.

Base notes: cedar, sandalwood, incense, heliotrope, woody notes, vanilla, and white musk.

More than a dozen years have passed since the famous perfumer Ernest Beaux created the Soir de Paris fragrance (1928). In 1969, this perfume was discontinued. But masterpieces live long, if not forever. And in 1992, two great perfumers, François Demachy and Jacques Polge, brought these perfumes back to the modern world of fragrances. Now the renewed fragrance opens with a bright motif of bergamot, peach, apricot and violet, with iridescent creamy notes. And in the heart is an intoxicating bouquet of damask rose, heliotrope, jasmine, lily, ylang-ylang combined with warm woody notes. The trail is filled with music of sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla. The bottle is made in accordance with the theme of the night - from a deep blue, like the evening sky of Paris.

But the aromas of heliotrope flowers are heard not only in the theme of the night. In the White Lilac & Rhubarb fragrance, from the British brand Jo Malone, which is part of the colorful London Blooms collection, notes of heliotrope, with a bouquet of white lilac, rose and rhubarb, sound gentle and feminine. This fragrance suits young girls, romantic and mysterious.

The Tresor fragrance from the French company Lancome, one of the masterpieces of the famous perfumer Sophia Groisman, also contains heliotrope in its composition. The fragrance appeared in 1990, but all these years it remains one of the most beloved among women. It is a mild fruity-amber scent with powdery undertones.The composition of the fragrance is special - it does not have top notes and begins its sound from the very "heart", in which a bouquet of heliotrope, lily of the valley, jasmine, iris and lilacs is whispered with wild rose, peach, apricot and spices. The base notes envelop in sensual amber, sandalwood, musk and vanilla, creating a delicate, sophisticated powdery sillage.

It is impossible not to notice the fragrance I Loewe Me - a fragrance that emphasizes the sophistication, tenderness and at the same time the sensuality of a woman.

Strawberry with a hint of blackberry and pear, mixed with a tangerine scent - notes of freshness, youth gradually move to more sensual notes of magnolia, heliotrope, raspberry. The whole composition sounds harmonious and harmonious, fruity-floral notes shimmer with warm shades of sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Lacoste Pour Femme, Mexx Pure Life Woman - fragrances that also contain fragrant heliotrope flowers.