Does tiare smell like jasmine?
The tiare flower, the perfumed gold of the Pacific comes from the tiare, a small tropical shrub. This one produces flowers with immaculate white petals and a sweet and bewitching perfume which reminds that of the jasmine. Its namesake scent is subtly sweet and sensuous with notes of cyclamen, lily of the valley, Italian bergamot, jasmine, ylang ylang, red rose, orchid, musk, heliotrope and vanilla. Tiare is unlike any scent in that it is sexy and warm but also very light and relaxing.Its aroma is often described as floral, tropical, and slightly sweet. It evokes exotic notes and is reminiscent of a seaside vacation. The scent of the tiare flower is considered very pleasant and relaxing, evoking a feeling of freshness and well-being.
What is the essence of tiare?
Our organically crafted Tiaré Absolute or Tahitian Gardenia Absolute, also sometimes referred to as Tiare Essential Oil, is extracted from the magnificent creamy white flowers of the Gardenia taitensis tropical shrub, growing in Tahiti, the largest Island of French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. Gardenia Tahitensis (Tahitian Gardenia) Also known as the Tiare flower, this tropical beauty is technically not part of the same genus but is often grouped with other gardenias because of its similar traits.Polynesian mythology says the flower worked its powers and has since been a symbol of love, purity, and harmony. Another Polynesian tale associates the Tiare flower with Hina, the goddess of the moon, fertility, and feminine energy.
How is the tiare flower used in perfumes?
That is, the tiare flowers are placed under a layer of fat, the most commonly used being coconut oil. Then, the fragrance is left to infuse for several days. At the end of the effleurage process, the fat is then washed with alcohol to extract the flower’s fragrance. Its namesake scent is subtly sweet and sensuous with notes of cyclamen, lily of the valley, Italian bergamot, jasmine, ylang ylang, red rose, orchid, musk, heliotrope and vanilla. Tiare is unlike any scent in that it is sexy and warm but also very light and relaxing.
How is tiare used in leis?
The famous tiare tahiti flower is used in leis to welcome travellers and returning family to the islands. Tahiti tradition states that if they are taken, women and men should wear a flower behind the left ear. The tahitian gardenia, also known as the gardenia taitensis, or by its original tahitian name of tiare tahiti, is the national flower of the islands of tahiti. Most commonly referred to as the tahitian tiare flower, this type of gardenia has become a staple in tahitian culture.