French lavender Orpur® smells like walking through a sun-drenched Provençal field in late summer—herbaceous and green, with a peppery, almost eucalyptus-like sharpness that cuts through the sweetness you might expect. Unlike common lavender's soft florality, this captures the plant's leafy, slightly camphorous green facets: imagine crushing fresh stems between your fingers rather than inhaling dried buds. There's a crisp, almost minty brightness with subtle woody undertones—cleaner and more austere than romantic.
Orpur® is a proprietary, botanically-derived ingredient created through extraction and purification of French lavender (Lavandula stoechas), predominantly sourced from Provence. Rather than traditional distillation, this molecule is isolated and concentrated to capture the plant's vibrant green-herbaceous character whilst removing heavier, more sedating compounds. The process emphasises the top notes—the volatile, sparkling components that make fresh lavender feel alive. It represents modern fragrance chemistry's ability to refine natural complexity into a singular, controllable expression.
Orpur® functions as a top-to-middle note, providing transparency and aromatic clarity. Perfumers employ it to inject verdant freshness without heaviness, often anchoring green compositions or brightening floral arrangements. Its peppery green character bridges florals and herbs, making it versatile in unisex and masculine fragrances where traditional lavender might feel too feminine.
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