Kimono Rose Hand Cream

A floral essence that needs little introduction, rose oil from Bulgaria is considered to be the finest. The highest-quality rose oil is distilled from newly opened buds gathered in the cool morning hours. Its iconic, sweet powdery fragrance evokes purity and love.

Native to northern Europe and Asia, the black currant shrub propagates tart berries that are rich in vitamin C, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Its dark purple fruit is frequently found in jams and juices.

A favorite of gardeners and perfumers alike, peony is a perennial plant that wakes each year with bursts of fragrant blossoms. An ancient emblem of China, the flower emits a lingering freshness with a freshly cut grass fragrance.

Vanilla is derived from the pods of special orchids native to Madagascar and Indonesia. It is the second most expensive spice after saffron, thanks to the labor required to grow the seedpods. Its rich, luxurious fragrance evokes sublime feelings of warmth and comfort.

Whether discovered by a monk in an orphanage in Algeria, or native to China long before, clementine beguiles. A variety of mandarin orange, aka a seedless tangerine, the easily peeled fruit is strikingly sweet and has a delicate citrus aroma.