"Inspired by his childhood in Provence, the 23 year old Oliver Baussan decided to recreate the traditions of his region. After purchasing a steam distiller, a relic from the past, Oliver harvest wild rosemary and produced Rosemary essential oil. He sold this essential oil at local markets, this all-natural product was quickly embraced by villagers and L'Occitane was born. L'Occitane products represent the traditions and valus of the Mediterranean region. Every year, Oliver seeks out traditional techniques and ingredients once used in the region to ensure the well-bring of the body, mind, and spirit. The results of these efforts are embodied in L'Occitane's annual Harvest collections, Shea Butter range, Aromachologie range and Immortelle skincare. L'Occitane is true to itself and its founding principles. Authenticity and effective natural products designed to procure true well-being."
One of the traditional ingredients from the Provencal region of France is the orange blossom. This ingredient is used in a line of fragrance and matching body products. "Light yet sophisticated, fresh yet sensual. Fleur Cherie brings you a warm and elegant fragrant touch in the heart of Winter. The fresh aromas of Orange Blossom and sweet black currant notes envelop the sensuous woody scents of cedar and musk. Fleur Cherie is an ode to the most cherished flower in the Mediterranean, the exquisitely delicate Orange Blossom. The Orange Blossom aroma has also been known to relieve tension, improve circulation, and fight stress!"
"Orange Blossom is am emblem of the Mediterranean region and truly cherished by perfumers, in the same way as rose and jasmine. An important perfume ingredient, it still grows in Grasse and is a legendary flower that has inspired beauty rituals throughout the Mediterranean, which still exist today. Fleur Cherie introduces a new interpretation of orange blossom in our fragrance and body care that emphasizes the magical, delicate, and soft facets of this ingredient. It is an exquisite, airy, luminous scent with a woody trail. This flower of feminity is the Cherished Flower - the Fleur Cherie - of the Mediterranean people."
The star product of this Orange Blossom range is the Fleur Cherie Eau de Toilette. This is one of the products that is only available at the L'Occitane stores or on their website, it is not one of the best selling products but it is one of the prettiest fragrances in their line up. "All the fragrant magic of an orange blossom captured in a rich, sparkling, floral scent and enhanced by a soft woody trail. A vibrant carefree fragrance that leaves your skin nicely perfumed all day long."
The top notes of this fragrance are: Neroli, Cassis, and Fresh Notes. The heart notes are: Jasmine, Orange Blossom Absolute, and Orange Blossom Water Absolute. The base notes are: Soft Woods, Patchouli, and Cedar Musk.
This fragrance is a light floral that is best in the spring and summer months. The Provencal region is a warm farming climate, among the warmest in Western Europe. Light, natural fragrances are best in this region due to the climate and pace of the region. This line is available in a full fragrance of fragrance and body products, including a fragranced lip balm. The bar soap would be lovely in a guest bathroom along with the rest of the lotions.
L'Occitane is one of the only product lines that remains true to the ingredients and culture of this region. All of their product blends are from the natural ingredients grown in the region and all are wonderful fragrances and products. The Lavender is my favorite of the blends however the Orange Blossom is very pretty too.
photo courtesy of L'Occitane
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