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.

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

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

This ancient wood comes from a parasitic evergreen tree. Native to the Mysore region of India.

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

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

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.

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.

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