When someone mentions violets, we tend to think of the sweet, old-fashioned smell of the flowers, perhaps reminiscing about the parma violet chocolates that were popular in the…
Stories
Patience and our Precious Iris Extract
Iris extract – called Orris from the French – is one of the most expensive ingredients a perfumer can use. The highest quality Orris extract is said to…
Scented Books We Love
At Parterre we are always looking for inspiration and knowledge from books. These two are recommended if you are interested in plants and scent. Happy reading! THE LAND…
Vetiver: Precious gem of an extract with notes of whisky
Parterre has been growing and distilling Vetiver oil since 2016. It is a huge success for us to be able to produce an oil that is rarely created…
Artistry: Cultivating our latest perfume Editions
We have been working on our Third and Fourth Editions, reflecting our developing skill in producing rare ingredients solely for our own perfumes.
Rare Ingredients: Following the Scent of Citrus
Our ‘citrus’ plant hunting has led us to Bergamot, Bergamot Mint, Lemon Thyme and over 20 varieties of citrus trees in our Collection.
The Parterre Botanical Collection
Dedicated to perfume and scented plants, our Botanical Collection is the experimental centre of Parterre Fragrances – a collection of rare and unusual plants, based on our working…
Red lime season – Discover a sharp citrus hit with a hint of smoke
The scent of the fruit is sweet, honey with a sharp citrus hit and a hint of smoke.
Blue Hyssop: A majestic plant loved by bees & us
When you get close, you see the flowers are alive with butterflies and bees…
