Grasse, France
Jasmine, rose and tuberose
- Jasmine
- Rose de Mai
- Tuberose
- Orange blossom
Matched profile Floral Romantic
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Fragrance begins with place.
Six regions shape a great deal of modern perfumery. Explore where the materials come from, the scent profile each origin is matched to, and the guides that go deeper.
Origins on the map
The world of fragrance, mapped
An equirectangular view of the lands between Grasse and Mysore. Every pin is projected from the region's real coordinates. Select one to jump to its details.
The six origins
Regions and their materials
Each origin is matched to one of the six profiles in the Fragrance Finder, so you can move from a place to a scent direction to a guide.
Calabria, Italy
Bergamot and citrus
- Bergamot
- Lemon
- Neroli
Matched profile Fresh Minimalist
Read the origin guideSicily, Italy
Lemon, bitter orange and blossom
- Lemon
- Bitter orange
- Orange blossom
- Citrus peel
Matched profile Green Aromatic
Read the origin guideArabian Peninsula
Oud, amber and incense
- Oud
- Incense
- Amber
- Resins
Matched profile Amber Explorer
Read the origin guideMysore, India
Sandalwood and jasmine
- Sandalwood
- Jasmine
- Spice
Matched profile Woody Sophisticate
Read the origin guideMadagascar
Vanilla and exotic florals
- Vanilla
- Ylang-ylang
- Exotic florals
Matched profile Warm Gourmand
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Not sure which origin is yours?
The Fragrance Finder scores a few quick questions into one of the six profiles above — each tied to a region on this map.