Often called "Japanese lemon", this citrus fruit belongs to the Rutaceae family. It invites the refinement of Japan, the exoticism of China and the creativity of Korea.

A flower native to South Africa, the geranium reveals a floral fragrance that is refreshed by notes of grapefruit and lemongrass.

A fleshy berry from the Solanaceae family of plants, the tomato takes its name from the deformation of the Inca word ‘tomalt’.

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A conifer of the Pinaceae family native to North Africa, cedar is an aromatic, durable and light wood.

The most iconic of Asian spices, Sichuan pepper takes its name from a mountainous region in central China where it has been traditionally grown for centuries.

Its citrusy scent precedes it. Native to the Andes, verbena is a woody plant of the Verbenaceae family. It is widely used in cooking and infusions.

A perennial water plant, waterlily or Nymphaea is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family gathering 35 species. Its vegetal fragrance is enriched by coloured, fruit-filled notes.

A white flower that heralds warm days, orange blossom grows on the bitter orange tree. Known since Antiquity, it is a symbol of purity and beauty.

The Cypress tree is an evergreen tree from the Cupressaceae family. Its name is derived from the Greek mythology in which Cyparisse, Telephus’ son, was turned into a cypress by Apollo.

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The spathes of its flower are a source of wonder, and are as fragile and delicate as silk paper. A perennial plant of the Iridaceae family, iris pallida is native to the Dalmatian coast.

A plant with stimulative power and an intense vegetal aroma, absinthe, previously known as 'the green fairy,' was reputed to provide creative powers.

It is the most famous of the gardenias. A Polynesian plant of the Rubiaceae family, its flower, called tiare, is deliciously fragrant.

Its origin is uncertain, but it is probably the result of an ancient cross between two species of mint. Spearmint is a perennial plant known for its heady and subtle scent.

A divine symbol, the ‘Queen of Flowers’ is originally from Turkey. It is appreciated for its beauty and the subtlety of its fragrance.

Native to the eastern U.S., the acacia or black locust tree can live for over 300 years. This ancestral tree unveils a green coolness coupled with floral aspects.

This citrus fruit originally from Kashmir belongs to the Rutaceae family. It appeared in Europe during the Muslim conquests in the Middle Ages.

The common fig tree emerged in France under Louis XIV. La Quintinie, his gardener, had 700 fig trees planted in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

This ancient wood comes from a parasitic evergreen tree. Native to the Mysore region of India, its fragrant and medicinal properties have been known for 4,000 years.

Lavender grows wild in the south of France: highly fragrant, its flowers bloom in Summer and its perfume naturally evokes Provence.

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It is sometimes called ‘May bells’ by virtue of the shape of its flowers. A single species exists on all continents in various forms.

Popular with the English since the 19th century, tea leaves undergo enzymatic fermentation which transforms them into "black tea".