Lilac A07

Lilac A07 is the original unaltered formula of the same name by Chiris in Grasse. This is our finest Lilac base and if you wish to have only one, this is the one we recommend. It is painstakingly crafted over a period of days in a traditional multi-step process to carefully control all the chemical reactions that take place. The result is tranquility, softness and beauty encapsulated.

Chiris (founded in 1768) was a French fragrance house specialising in highest quality essential oils and absolutes and it is from their prestigious school that François Coty emerged after just one year in the early 1900s. But perhaps the most esteemed name connected to the company was Ernest Beaux. Upon fleeing Russia after the communist revolt, Rallet (Beaux's employer) set up shop at Chiris and it was there that he met Madame Chanel. The rest, of course, is history.

Chiris made heavy use of the naturals they produced and so their bases tend to be even richer and more expensive than many others. Lilac A07 is no exception to that rule being enriched with luscious French jasmine and rose absolutes.

Lilac A07 featured alongside natural jasmine extract and Jasmin Fleurs in Jasmin de Corse (formula below) by Coty where it sets the tone for the whole scent. It was a perfume fit for a princess as it was the favourite of Russian Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna.

Chiris's Lilac A07 was so popular that Givaudan made and sold its own replica which was also an acclaimed base in its own right. That Givaudan base was called Lilas 7.

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