Slash-and-burn agriculture is an ancient practice that has accompanied humanity throughout its history. In antiquity, people would burn wood chips and resins to honour their Gods.

‘Horn-shaped’, from the Sanskrit ‘singabera’. It is highly valued for its many culinary, medicinal and fragrant properties.

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

Its name comes from the Arabic ‘yâsamîn’, itself borrowed from Persian. The sweet-smelling flower grows on an Indian shrub of the Oleaceae family.

The fruit comes in all colours - green, yellow, red and even black! Known since ancient times, it is called ‘pirum’ in Latin.

Melons have been used to quench our thirst since the beginning of time. The melon is naturally full of water and sugar.

A symbol of immortality, its leaves remain green all year round. It was the symbol of Apollo in ancient times.

Discover Carrière Frères latest sustainable innovation: a groundbreaking refill for scented candles. Native to the eastern U.S., the acacia can live for over 300 years. This ancestral tree unveils a green coolness coupled with floral aspects.

Discover Carrière Frères latest sustainable innovation: a groundbreaking refill for scented candles. A perennial water plant, waterlily is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family gathering 35 species. Its vegetal fragrance is enriched by coloured, fruit-filled notes.

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.

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.

An intense and exhilarating fragrance of great sensuality. Originally from Mexico, tuberose appeared in Europe from the year 1600.