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    Larch fragrance note

    Larch delivers a crisp, resin‑rich wood note that bridges fresh green vigor with warm timber, offering a versatile anchor for contemporary f…More

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    L'Air Des Alpes Suisses by Tauer Perfumes
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    L'Air Des Alpes Suisses

    Tauer Perfumes

    Character

    The Story of Larch

    Larch delivers a crisp, resin‑rich wood note that bridges fresh green vigor with warm timber, offering a versatile anchor for contemporary fragrances.

    Heritage

    Ancient Mesopotamian scribes recorded the use of larch resin as incense, valuing its clean burn and uplifting scent. During the Roman Empire, traders transported larch wood to the Mediterranean, where it flavored medicinal balms. In the Middle Ages, Russian monks harvested larch for liturgical oils, noting its ability to mask smoke. The 19th‑century rise of modern perfumery saw French chemists isolate larch essential oil, branding it "larch wood oil" for its bright, pine‑like character. By the early 1900s, larch became a staple in men's colognes, providing a natural counterpoint to synthetic aromatics. Today, perfumers cite its historical legacy and sustainable harvest practices when selecting larch for complex compositions.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Norway

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Steam distillation

    Used Parts

    Dried heartwood

    Did You Know

    "Larch is one of the few conifers that sheds its needles each autumn, and its heartwood yields an essential oil prized since the 19th century for its bright, pine‑like aroma."

    Production

    How Larch Is Made

    Harvesters fell mature larch trees in late summer, selecting straight trunks free of disease. The logs are split into 2‑3 cm chips and air‑dry for six weeks to reduce moisture. Dried chips enter a stainless‑steel still where steam passes at 100 °C for three hours, extracting volatile oils from the heartwood. The condensate separates into oil and water; the oil is decanted, filtered through activated charcoal, and stored in amber glass to protect it from light. Some producers employ supercritical CO₂ extraction to capture additional green notes while preserving heat‑sensitive compounds. Final batches undergo gas‑chromatography to verify the presence of pinene, limonene, and bornyl acetate, ensuring a consistent aromatic profile before bottling.

    Provenance

    Norway

    Norway60.5°N, 8.5°E

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