The Limited Edition Range - No.1 Twists

No.1 Limited Edition Twist of Chamomile

This unexpected twist of No.1 introduces English Chamomile to beautifully complement the spicy and citrus top notes of Nutmeg, Pimento and Lime, whilst enhancing the floral heart of Ylang Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. This smooth and calming blend perfectly accentuates the rich, silken base notes of creamy Sandalwood and complex Vetiver.

Chamomile is a daisy-like plant, native to southern and eastern Europe and western Asia, and is even celebrated as the national flower of Russia. English Chamomile or ‘true Chamomile’ is sweet and heady, with a hint of apple. The Egyptians revered it for its virtues and dedicated it to their gods. Its flowers were made into garlands worn by statues of deities in King Tutankhamun’s tomb. The plant has to be over two years old to harvest the flowers, they then need to be sun dried and distilled for over 8 hours to obtain the essential oil.

No.1 Limited Edition Twist of Violet

The soft sensuality of No.1 has been given a loving twist with Egyptian Violet, which blends beautifully with the rich Plum and fruit notes of the original No.1 top note, as well as adding a lightness to the heart of Orris, Jasmine and Rose. The beauty and longevity of the original No.1 remains, with the soft base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.

Often referred to as ‘shy Violet’ as the blossom is frail to touch, it has traditionally stood for modesty and faithfulness. Purple Violets, as used in this limited edition, were presented to a loved one to symbolise that the givers thoughts ‘were occupied with love’. Natural Violet leaf is rarely used in perfumery for reasons of cost and versatility. To obtain the oil, a two stage absolute process of extraction is used as the plants are very small and delicate: cultivation can be complicated, and the yields are low.