Character
The Story of Jade Flower
Jade Flower delivers a crisp, green‑floral aroma that whispers of early spring rain on bamboo leaves, captured from the delicate petals of a cultivated Asian bloom.
Heritage
Jade Flower entered the fragrance world through Chinese herbal courts during the Tang dynasty, where scholars prized its subtle green notes for ceremonial incense. Early texts describe the plant as "the jade of the meadow," noting its use in courtly rituals to evoke purity. By the late 19th century, French explorers introduced the flower to European botanists, who documented its unique aromatic profile in the 1887 "Annales de Botanique." The first commercial absolute appeared in a Parisian atelier in 1903, where it was blended with citrus and cedar to create a scent that captured the essence of a distant garden. Throughout the 20th century, the ingredient remained niche, favored by perfumers seeking a natural green facet that synthetic aldehydes could not replicate. In recent decades, sustainable farming initiatives in southern China have revived interest, positioning Jade Flower as a bridge between ancient tradition and modern green perfumery.
At a Glance
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China
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Solvent extraction
Flower petals
Did You Know
"The Jade Flower yields only 0.3 % essential oil by weight, so a single kilogram of fresh petals produces roughly three milliliters of absolute, making each batch a rare treasure."