Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine

 

 

 Have you ever smelled jasmine? If you haven't, allow me to try and describe it for you:

Jasmine is as dewy as dawn itself, as sultry as a humid summer night. It's the first rays of sun through your bedroom window, and as dark as an insomniac's never-ending night. It's the sunny honeybee and at the same time a grey, dusty moth. Jasmine's elusive blossoms correspond to Luna, the moon, yet are able to create a solar energy within a dark, brooding perfume. Jasmine is associated with the sign of Cancer that is in rule most of July, and which is the only zodiac sign that is ruled by the moon. And also, this is partly the time of the year when it is harvested for perfumery. 

 

  In honor of one of the most important perfumery raw materials, I've ran a series of articles on SmellyBlog this July, beginning with the article "Jasmine: Fragrant Stars", where you can learn more about jasmine's history, chemical composition and its versatile fragrant applications in perfumery and flavoring, the famous of all being jasmine tea, of course, and experimented with baking exotic pastries (Apricot & Jasmine Tea Cake, anyone?) using this tea to bring the intoxicating aroma of jasmine to your dessert repertoire. And of course, these elegant fragrant treats are best shared with family and friends while enjoying the garden or patio. 

 

  1. Celebrate  jasmine this summer with Yasmin perfume - a luscious, true jasmine‬ soliflore that shows the facets of jasmine from dawn to dusk. It has a lovely label with art-nouveau-style jasmine botanical illustration. $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

  2. ArbitRary is our most popular masculine fragrance. Jasmine acts as a catalyst for the vibrant basil and lime which meld with a rather musky and earthy base of oak moss, patchouli and hay. The result is a long-lasting Citrus Frantasy. If you're too hot this summer, this will make you feel like you're wearing a crisp linen white shirt all day long. Enjoy! $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

  3. Fetish combines the tropical Sambac jasmine with citrus bergamot, grapefruit and lemongrass. The unusual addition of fir and vanilla absolutes make it a long-lasting Citrus-Gourmand fragrance that will hold your interest for longer than is usual for this genre.  $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

  4. Tamya is one of the prettiest scents in my collection: combining delicate and delicious notes of jasmine sambac, ylang ylang, cassis, bluebells and crocus, white musk, vanilla and cedar. All proceeds from this perfume go towards my autistic daughter's trust fund to save up for her future education and speech therapy. It was also featured on VerdantFaerie.com this week!  $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

 5.  Jasmine reigns as the king of spice in Épice Sauvage, our classical spicy oriental. This fragrance is all about honey, cedar and musk, and blooms beautifully in the heat, and a hint of jasmine to make it über-sexy! $48.00 USD/CAN mini eau de parfum

 

 6.  Charisma perfume is stimulating yet exotic, fresh yet sensual. It's this rich dichotomy that brings out our most alluring, charismatic qualities. Charisma smells fantastic, with jasmine green tea accord, refreshing bergamot, sandalwood, agar wood and tonka bean. One of the rare perfumes that are still offered in our signature flacons parfum extrait.  $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

 7.  Marrying jasmine with the incense notes of sandalwood and frankincense, Moon Breath is simultaneously meditative and sensual. I originally made it for meditation and to anoint candles and for meditation. A great way to experience this scent: place a tiny amount at the base of each palm, cup your hands over your  and inhale slowly and deeply...  $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

 8.  Gigi is a nocturnal fantasy that heavily relies on Jasmine Sambac. I find the two very similar - dewy, tea-like, delicate yet intense. Perfect for a humid summer's night! $18.00 USD/CAN (sample)

 

9. Charisma  is a jasmine green tea blend sprinkled with golden osmanthus and accompanied by my favorite herbs ever: lemon verbena and spearmint, both organic. This month I was fortunate to have my mom visit from Israel and help me blend a new batch of Charisma Tea, with newly harvested lemon verbena from my home village!  $29.00 USD/CAN

 

10. Megumi Anointing Body Oil with Vetiver & Jasmine, emollient Rice Bran Oil and skin-cell regenerating squalene. It will leave your skin smoothly nourished and adorned with a beautiful jasmine perfume.  $29.00 USD/CAN

 

        It's jasmine season! Discover one of the most enticing and versatile flowers in a range of botanical perfumes and summery delights from Ayala Moriel Parfums. 

 

      To learn more about Ayala Moriel Parfums go to www.ayalamoriel.com

 

 

 

      Photo: illustration of the jasmine flower by www.logopub.net; photo of Yasmin parfum from     www.ayalamoriel.com

 

 

 

     FMH