Olfactory art by french savoir faire 18 décembre 2025
France is home to many iconic flowers: jasmine from Grasse, May roses, lavender from Provence, orange blossom… These noble raw materials, grown locally, embody French authenticity and expertise.
Modern companies such as Hayari Paris draw direct inspiration from these treasures to create organic, family-friendly fragrances.
French perfume is not just a matter of luxury or tradition: above all, it is an encounter between exceptional local raw materials and unique expertise. France, and in particular the Grasse region, has managed to preserve this link between nature and craftsmanship. Let’s discover together the ingredients that make French perfumery tick—and inspire modern houses such as Hayari Paris.
Grasse jasmine: the flower of perfumers
Jasmine is undoubtedly the most legendary flower in French perfumery. Cultivated in Grasse from the 17th century, it is harvested every summer, flower by flower, at sunrise to preserve its freshness. It takes around 700 kilos of flowers to obtain a single kilo of jasmine absolute – which explains its rarity and value.
Its scent is rich, luminous, delicate and sensual. It is often used as a middle note, adding elegance and depth. It is used by the great luxury houses, but also by modern designers such as Hayari Paris , who draw on this heritage to offer refined scents, even to younger consumers.
The May rose: queen of flowers
The Grasse region has more than a star. We also can find there the so famous may rose or centifolia rose. It is distinguished by its numerous petals and exceptional fragrance, which is sweet and slightly honeyed. Harvesting it is a veritable ritual: for just a few weeks each spring, growers work by hand, starting at dawn.
In perfumery, the rose brings softness and elegance. It is a precious raw material, often used in feminine compositions, but also in more tender creations suitable for children, such as some developed by Hayari Paris.
Provençal lavender: freshness and serenity
It is impossible to talk about French perfumery without mentioning lavender. Grown on the plateaus of Provence, it is a symbol in its own right. Its fragrance is immediately recognizable:
- fresh,
- soothing,
- slightly camphorated.
In perfumery, it is used in both men’s and women’s creations and remains a universal reference. For children, lavender has a reassuring, almost comforting effect. It is the perfect symbol of a family-oriented approach to perfume.
Orange blossom: the sweetness of childhood
Orange blossom is undoubtedly one of the raw materials most closely associated with childhood. Sweet, comforting, and soothing, it immediately evokes memories of snacks, pastries, and fragrant syrups. In perfumery, it brings warmth and tenderness, ideal for compositions intended for younger children.
It is also a key ingredient in some creations.
Combined with mandarin, it becomes a true olfactory signature, designed to accompany children and their families in moments of shared sweetness.
Other French treasures not to be forgotten
Verbena:
Fresh and lemony, highly appreciated for its invigorating and revitalizing properties.
Iris:
cultivated in France, its absolute is one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery, bringing an incomparable powdery depth.
Mimosa:
Symbol of the south, with its sweet and slightly honeyed scent.
Each of these raw materials tells a story and enriches the French olfactory universe.
These ingredients are the strength of French perfumery and continue to inspire houses such as Hayari Paris , which are reinventing perfume for children and families with authenticity and respect.
French raw materials used in perfumery are a unique heritage:
- jasmine and May rose from Grasse, symbols of refinement,
- lavender from Provence, fresh and reassuring,
- orange blossom, the timeless sweetness of childhood,
- and many other local treasures such as verbena, iris, and mimosa.