Azay-le-Rideau Perfumed Hair Oil

BLACK HEMLOCK: The traditional "evergreen" scent with hints of musky blackcurrant and smoky wood makes up the base of this fragrance.

MATÉ: This extremely earthy smelling Brazilian tea has notes of tobacco, smoky meadows, and damp earth that adds tremendous depth to this fragrance.

SAGE: Bright and unexpected - we've used sage to help bring together the heavier botanicals into a cohesive, balanced fragrance.

The Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (pronounced ah-zay-luh-REE-doh) sits on a small island in the river Indre and is surrounded by English-styled gardens. Its history dates back centuries to François I - a king of France known today for his habit of leisure and construction of Renaissance chateaux. Here, the landscape hides the encroached village and one finds themselves in a place of watery reflections, groves of exotic evergreens and trees, and winding paths. We felt this Renaissance masterpiece was the perfect inspiration for a warm wintery fragrance (Azay-le-Rideau is celebrated for its lavish holiday décor and fanfare) that both utilizes the scents found in the park as well as capture some of that holiday spirit.

By reliving our experiences on the grounds of Azay-le-Rideau, we designed a complex scent using plant-based essential oils that includes Canadian black hemlock, Brazilian maté, and Croatian sage to conjure up memories of earthy, crackling stone fireplaces, of lush evergreen groves bowing amid a flurry of snow, and of comforting, familiar holidays spent in wonder and excitement.

Come on a journey with us to the landscapes of Azay-le-Rideau as we enchant the senses with warm thoughts of the winter season.

All of our botanical perfumes, regardless of their format, are meticulously crafted exclusively from natural ingredients. As a result, they exhibit a distinct difference from the customary endurance of synthetic perfumes. Rather than filling the surrounding space with their aroma, our perfumes are designed to envelop and enhance the essence of the wearer and those in close proximity. Their longevity, spanning approximately 2 to 6 hours (sometimes more), is subject to an individual's unique body chemistry—although we commit ourselves to a minimum of 3 hours for a perfume formula, from the initial fragrance unveiling to the lingering traces of base notes on the skin.

In a departure from conventional perfumery, our creations are artfully constructed to undergo a metamorphosis over time. Unlike traditional fragrances that maintain a static olfactory profile, our perfumes evolve and transform, much like the gardens from which we’ve drawn inspiration. This transformative quality imparts a heightened sense of intrigue and complexity, offering the wearer an interesting journey of discovery with every application. What aromatic revelations will unfurl within seconds, minutes, and hours? We invite you to discover the captivating journey we have thoughtfully curated for your enjoyment.

Suggested Use: Place 3 to 5 drops into palms and work into dry (preferred) or damp, clean hair.

Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Seed Oil*, Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Seed Oil*, Rosehip (Rosa canina) Seed Oil*, Argan (Argania spinosa) Oil*, and Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Extract*.

CAUTION: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID DURING PREGNANCY. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, DISCONTINUE USE.

*Certified Organic (OTCO)

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