Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has been valued since antiquity for its soothing gel, but its aromatic potential entered perfume only in the last century. Egyptian scribes recorded the plant in cosmetics as early as 1550 BC, and Roman physicians praised its cooling effect. During the Middle Ages, Arab alchemists distilled a fragrant water from aloe leaves for use in royal baths. The first documented use of aloe essential oil in a fragrance appears in a 1928 French perfume catalogue, where it was listed as a “green note” alongside violet leaf. The rise of natural‑focused perfumery in the 1970s revived interest, and by the 1990s major houses began to feature aloe in aquatic and sporty compositions. Today, the ingredient is celebrated for its crisp, watery green facet that evokes sun‑lit succulents, linking modern scent design to a lineage that stretches back to ancient skin‑care rituals.