Jasmine, an elegant and sensual flower par excellence, highly perfumed and inebriating, brings with it legends and mysteries, reaching us to give us its unmistakable aroma.
The origins
The jasmine plant, originally from the Middle East, loves mild climates and this is why it has also spread to the Americas and the Mediterranean area, especially in France and Spain, as well as in Italy; there are more than 200 different species , some with the well-known white flowers while others are characterized by blooms of other shades, ranging from yellow to very light pink. Brought to Europe around the 16th century, it is thought that the first jasmine plant belonged exclusively to Cosimo I De' Medici who, having noticed its value, had forbidden its diffusion outside his properties. However, according to legend, a young man in love gave a sprig of it to his beloved to declare his love; the vitality of the flower did the rest, allowing jasmine to multiply throughout Italy. This is why this flower represents passion, true love, sensuality and prosperity.
The most renowned species
Among the many varieties of this fascinating plant, the "Jasminum grandiflorum" and "Jasminum Sambac" are the most used in various fields, from cosmetics to armotherapy, while the Jasmine of Grasse It is the most prized and takes its name from the same town, which every year in August celebrates jasmine with a festival dedicated to joie de vivre, inebriating the crowds that come from all over the world with jasmine waters, music, dancing and exclusive events. Jasmine flowers boast countless beneficial properties , and this is why they are used in aromatherapy to combat tiredness, pain of various origins and anxiety, in herbal medicine and cosmetics to create teas, herbal teas, aromatic soaps and anti-wrinkle products and of course also in perfumery, to give life to sensual, feminine, persistent fragrances with a seductive innocence.
Jasmine perfumes
Jasmine notes are used to create some of the most famous perfumes in the world, for their ability to connect to other notes in balance or contrast, and enhance every single characteristic, from the most immediate to the most persistent. A jasmine-based perfume is immediately recognizable, hypnotizes with its trail and enchants the sense of smell with its typical voluptuousness.
Here are the best perfumes to try among some of the most famous historical fragrances or among niche perfumes.
Dior J'Adore
With a fruity and floral bouquet, the mix created for J'Adore fully embodies the seductive power inherent in naturalness, thanks to the top note of ylang-ylang that makes the immediate part fresh and feminine, while a heart of Turkish Damask rose and jasmine from Grasse and the Indian Sambac variety as a base note give persistence and the definitive character of the perfume.
Dior Miss Dior Original
Created by perfumers as the first ever fragrance for Christian Dior, Miss Dior is a timeless classic, born to spread a trail that is bold, feminine and fresh at the same time. Notes of Galbanum give a sparkling imprint to the floral heart of jasmine, while patchouli gives the bouquet a bold and sensual impudence.
Guerlain My Guerlain
A perfume, Mon Guerlain, designed to pay homage to freedom and contemporary femininity. The fragrance, at times oriental and with fresh and luminous notes, is born from the expert blend of Lavender from Provence, Indian Sambac Jasmine with a final touch of vanilla and Sandalwood from Australia. The result is a mysterious, sensual, enveloping and intriguing trail.
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