Assam of India

This fragrance is part of the Collection des Grands Crus and is therefore a juice made of exceptional ingredients. Its flavor takes one on a journey and revolves in particular around the tradition of Indian tea.

The Indian nobility of Assam of India

Assam of India evokes northeastern India. This is a region where custom dictates that tea be drunk on every occasion. The tea plantations of Assam are emblematic of this place, and many plants are grown there. Moreover, the perfumers of the house of Berdoues traveled to this distant land to unearth the finest black tea leaves. These are grown at an altitude close to sea level. Assam teas enjoy a reputation across the entire planet, so numerous are their facets. They are at once relaxing and bewitching, seeming to hold within themselves all the mystery of India. It is therefore only logical that these exceptional products became part of the Collection des Grands Crus. This collection pays tribute to various parts of the globe while combining noble materials with outstanding expertise. The world's best perfumers work on the creation of these products, which are carefully harvested beforehand. Assam of India is like a wine that has matured over the years. It is absolutely fascinating in its olfactory richness.

The bewitching flavors of Berdoues

To create the perfume Assam of India, the house of Berdoues enlisted perfumer Jennifer Riley. She states that the black tea of Assam, with its colorful, spicy and fresh notes, reflects the richness that India can offer. Assam of India is the fruit of a journey at the foot of the tea plantations of the Assam region, she says, in the freshness of the morning, when the tea leaves reveal all their elegance. Indeed, connoisseurs of flavor know that all fragrant plants reveal the best of their scent before being struck head-on by the heat of the sun's rays. Assam of India then reveals an invigorating and sparkling flavor based on lemon. This is Menton lemon, a citrus fruit celebrated for its tart flavor without bitterness. Naturally, Indian tea appears in the heart of this composition. A true tribute to this country, it is an ingredient grown on numerous plots across this part of the globe. This allows India to offer an infinite number of varieties given the diversity of its climates. Here, it appears spicy and refined. Assam of India then comes to a close with a woodier base built around Mysore sandalwood, a strong and creamy ingredient that has often perfumed the palate of the maharajah.