Cinnamon - Cinnamon in perfumery

Eléonore de Bonneval

Olivier R.P. David

Jeanne Dore

Anne-Sophie Hojlo

Delphine de Swardt

Science et nature

Publié par Coédition Nez/Laboratoire Monique Rémy, le 07 avril 2022

96 pages

Résumé

Grown in Sri Lanka and Madagascar, Ceylon cinnamon is prized for its use in food and fragrances. The bark of the cinnamon tree can be ground into a spice and also distilled to produce essential oil. Both soft and hot, evocative ofsweets or exotic lands, its woody, warm, suave scent is instantly identifiable. Discover the many facets of this stimulating spice by journeying through botany, history, gastronomy, agriculture and chemistry without overlooking, of course, perfumes and perfumers.