The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Distilled Geranium launched in 2020. Its name points to the house's central idea: take one aromatic material seriously enough to stand at the center of a fragrance, then build around it without burying its character. Geranium brings the unusual combination of rose-like floral warmth, green leafiness, and a minty lift. Rather than treating it as a soft background flower, Distilled Geranium gives it a clear voice. Citrus and galbanum sharpen that opening, while lavender, cinnamon, patchouli, cypriol, and cedar add a textured structure around the central floral idea. The result moves between fresh brightness, leafy green facets, and a warm aromatic heart, with geranium remaining distinct as the composition opens and settles.
The composition is interesting because it makes geranium feel less tidy. Bergamot and Italian lemon bring a bright, polished surface, but galbanum pulls the scene back toward crushed leaves and green resin. Cinnamon adds warmth without turning the floral heart sweet, while patchouli introduces earth and a faint metallic depth. Virginia cedar keeps the structure upright. Together, these notes turn geranium into something more aromatic and dimensional, less like a conventional floral and more like a well-cut jacket over a warm, leafy shirt.
The evolution
The opening begins with citrus brightness and a cool, minty snap, as lemon and bergamot make the air feel clean before the floral heart settles in. Geranium then takes the lead, unfolding as a rosy green presence rather than a polished powdery bloom. Galbanum and cypriol sharpen the edges, while lavender and cinnamon bring a herbal, lightly spiced middle. As the fragrance develops, patchouli and cedar pull the composition toward earth and dry structure. The bright opening softens, but the green character remains the surprise thread. On skin, it moves from a sparkling aromatic floral to a warmer leafy scent, then a quieter woody-patchouli finish, with the floral and green notes continuing to shape its changing character.
Cultural impact
Distilled Geranium offers a focused study of geranium, presenting it as a distinct floral material rather than a simple background note. Its rose-like warmth, green leafiness, and minty lift create an expressive profile, while citrus, galbanum, lavender, cinnamon, patchouli, cypriol, cedar, and Indian papyrus give the central idea texture and contrast. The composition rewards close attention as its floral, aromatic, green, and woody elements interact.
The House
Corps VolatilsCorps Volatils is a French fragrance house that entered the market in mid‑2020 with a clear intent to bridge contemporary chemistry and natural raw materials. The brand presents a line of single‑note explorations that each isolate a scent element—sugar, vetiver, lavandin, narcissus, wood, sun, air, sandalwood, bigarade, carbon—and re‑imagines it as a stand‑alone perfume. By stripping away traditional accords, Corps Volatils invites wearers to experience the purity of each ingredient, while the minimalist packaging reinforces a modern, scientific aesthetic. The collection has quickly become a reference point for collectors who appreciate a laboratory‑like approach to scent.
The Creator
Julien RasquinetBold, unexpected combinations define Rasquinet's signature. He constructs fragrances that are simultaneously dramatic and harmonious, pushing material boundaries while maintaining wearability.
