{"id":12696,"date":"2025-10-07T08:51:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T06:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bordas-sa.com\/?p=12696"},"modified":"2025-10-07T09:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:22:03","slug":"from-the-garden-to-the-bottle-the-tomato-leaf-in-perfumery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordas-sa.com\/en\/from-the-garden-to-the-bottle-the-tomato-leaf-in-perfumery\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Garden to the Bottle: The Tomato Leaf in Perfumery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Explore why the green, moist and earthy essence of the tomato leaf is the best-kept secret in high perfumery. Discover its scent and the fragrances that have already captured it, its sensory meaning, and how its growing presence is defining the contemporary olfactory imagination. Join us on this journey through a trend that is, in truth, a return to the essential.<\/em><\/p>\n

How does the humble garden fruit make its way into a perfume bottle?<\/h3>\n

Becoming the soul of a luxury Eau de Parfum<\/em> is no coincidence. In the emblematic world of perfumery \u2014 where floral, amber and gourmand notes have ruled for decades \u2014 a new note is emerging with the quiet strength of nature: the tomato leaf (Solanum lycopersicum<\/em>). This vegetal, almost crisp and vividly alive essence has become the symbol of a new sophistication, bringing vitality, freshness and character to fine perfumery as well as to home fragrances and care products.<\/p>\n

What does tomato leaf actually smell like in a perfume?<\/h3>\n

Alongside the taste we associate with the fruit, the tomato leaf evokes the brush of its stem at dusk, its earthy scent tinged with a hint of acidity and a metallic undertone that permeates everything. In perfumery, this note belongs to the herbal family, sharing nuances with fig, vine and blackcurrant leaves \u2014 yet it remains unmistakably unique. Its honesty is its power: offering a freshness without artifice.<\/p>\n

Loewe Home Scents: The Making of a Symbol<\/h3>\n

Loewe has been instrumental in elevating the tomato leaf to new heights. Its Home Scents<\/em> line turns it into a symbol of vegetal sophistication through the Tomato Leaves<\/em> candle \u2014 the purest, most direct interpretation of the plant\u2019s foliage, evoking a Mediterranean greenhouse at sunset. The brand has expanded this success into solid perfumes, diffusers and personal care products, proving that natural and luxurious can exist in perfect balance.
Through minimalist aesthetics, artisanal packaging and a botanical narrative, Loewe has turned this collection into a true object of desire.<\/p>\n

New Launches that Confirm the Trend<\/h3>\n

The tomato leaf is no longer an eccentric ingredient but a leading player in some of the most celebrated launches. It has captivated perfumers not only for its aromatic profile but also for its emotional resonance. Join us as we explore the most remarkable perfumes that have already embraced this trend:<\/p>\n

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Maison Margiela \u2013 From the Garden: Dawn in a Bottle<\/strong>
Within the Replica<\/em> collection, this fragrance recreates the scent of a dew-covered garden. Tomato leaf weaves together with green mandarin and geranium over a moist base of moss and patchouli \u2014 a masterful example of how vegetal notes can achieve luminous sophistication.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Artisan Parfumeur \u2013 V\u00e9tiver \u00c9carlate: An Ode to the French Garden<\/strong>
Inspired by the French vegetable patch, the Le Potager<\/em> collection offers a lyrical yet realistic vision of the garden. Within it, perfumer Quentin Bisch signs V\u00e9tiver \u00c9carlate<\/em>, an extraordinary olfactory journey that deconstructs the essence of the tomato plant piece by piece:<\/p>\n