The Duke of Tuscany first brought jasmine to India in 1690, a flower originally from Arabia. Whether fresh or dried, they still play a quintessential role in India’s myths, legends and daily rituals. At times, jasminum sambac perfumes loose-leaf tea; at others, it is braided into floral necklaces. Revered spiritually, the odorant flower turns into an offering in Hindu temples.
Head Notes: Ylang-Ylang
Heart Notes: Sambac Jasmine absolute
Base Notes: Benzoin Resin
Trudon is the world's oldest candle manufacturer. In 1643, Claude Trudon became the owner of a shop on Rue Saint-Honoré, where he developed his candle-making business. His candles were purchased by both congregations and private homes. Thus, at the beginning of Louis XIV's reign, Claude Trudon created a company that would make his family's fortune.
