The Material Archive

Natural Fragrance Materials used in the D:SOL Collection

  • Origin: Caribbean and Central America.
    Soft, woody and slightly balsamic with creamy undertones. Often used as a sandalwood-like material, adding smooth warmth and diffusion control.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: East Asia.
    Sweet-spicy and aromatic with licorice nuances. Adds lift and herbal contrast within green compositions.
    Used in: HERBES

  • DescriptiOrigin: Europe and Mediterranean region.
    Dry, herbal and slightly bitter with green metallic facets. Introduces aromatic sharpness and tension.
    Used in: CISTUS

  • Origin: Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
    Dry, woody and subtly resinous with vertical clarity. Provides architectural structure and dryness.
    Used in: TERRAM

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  • Origin: North America, widely cultivated.
    Aromatic and slightly citrus-herbal with gentle floral undertones. Adds botanical lift and green texture.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: Southeast Asia.
    Sweet balsamic resin with soft vanilla warmth and amber smoothness. Enhances roundness and longevity.
    Used in: TERRAM

  • Origin: Calabria, Italy.
    Bright citrus with refined bitterness and elegant diffusion. Provides structured freshness rather than sweetness.
    Used in: ISLETA, TESORO, CISTUS

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Sharp citrus peel with green bitterness and dry clarity. Adds tension to citrus accords.
    Used in: TESORO, HERBES

  • Origin: South Africa.
    Green, slightly minty with blackcurrant-like facets. Introduces aromatic sharpness and modern contrast.
    Used in: CISTUS

B

  • Origin: South America.
    Soft, woody and slightly balsamic with creamy nuances. Adds smooth warmth and cohesion.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: Mediterranean basin.
    Aromatic, slightly salty and green-spicy. Contributes texture and complexity.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Spain and Mediterranean region.
    Dry, resinous and slightly leathery with mineral undertones. Forms the backbone of amber structures.
    Used in: CISTUS, TERRAM

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Herbal, softly floral and slightly musky. Provides lift and aromatic structure.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: Sri Lanka.
    Warm, spicy and slightly clove-like. Adds radiant warmth and subtle sweetness.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Fresh-spicy with citrus-like facets and green brightness. Adds aromatic clarity.
    Used in: TERRAM

C

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Green, milky and slightly sweet with soft woody undertones. Adds smooth fruit texture without heaviness.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: North America.
    Fresh coniferous resin with green depth and subtle sweetness. Creates atmospheric dryness and forest warmth.
    Used in: TERRAM

  • Origin: Oman, Somalia.
    Dry, luminous resin with citrus-like facets and mineral smoke. Less sweet than many balsams, it creates vertical clarity, sacred tension and meditative depth within a composition.
    Used in: TERRAM

F

  • Origin: Iran and Middle East.
    Intensely green, sharp and resinous. Adds vivid freshness and structural tension.
    Used in: TERRAM, HERBES

  • Origin: Egypt, Madagascar.
    Fresh rosy floral with green facets. Balances florals with aromatic brightness.
    Used in: SOMBRA, CISTUS

  • Origin: Mediterranean and global cultivation.
    Crisp citrus with bitter freshness and sparkling diffusion. Adds lift and clarity.
    Used in: TESORO

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Bright, slightly sweet citrus with green freshness. Offers soft radiance and opening lift.
    Used in: ISLETA

G

  • Origin: Europe.
    Soft floral note with subtle almond and honeyed nuances. Creates gentle powdery warmth.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Asia.
    Creamy floral with spicy and slightly green facets. Adds floral luminosity and warmth.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Mediterranean and global.
    Sweet, warm and slightly animalic. Enhances balsamic depth and richness.
    Used in: LÁDANO

H

  • Origin: Corsica and Mediterranean region.
    Honeyed, slightly herbaceous with dry warmth and faint salty undertones. Adds textured radiance.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Somalia and Oman.
    Dry, resinous and slightly citrus-like with mineral smoke. Introduces sacred clarity and depth.
    Used in: TESORO, TERRAM, CISTUS

I

  • Origin: India.
    Rich, creamy floral with soft fruity nuances. Adds sensual luminosity.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Aromatic, fresh and slightly resinous. Provides crisp herbal lift.
    Used in: ISLETA

J

  • Origin: Spain and Mediterranean region.
    Dark, resinous and leathery with amber warmth. Essential in structured amber accords.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Traditionally derived from birch tar and other natural materials.
    Smoky, dry and slightly animalic. Adds depth and texture.
    Used in: TESORO, SOMBRA

L

  • Origin: Asia and cultivated globally.
    Soft floral with creamy citrus facets. Adds smooth floral balance.
    Used in: TERRAM

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Bright, juicy citrus with soft sweetness. Adds approachable freshness.
    Used in: TESORO

  • Origin: Southern France and Mediterranean cultivation.
    Powdery floral with honeyed softness. Adds warmth and velvety texture.
    Used in: HERBES

M

N

  • Origin: Indonesia.
    Warm, spicy and slightly woody. Adds subtle heat and depth.
    Used in: SOMBRA

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Sweet citrus with bright, sunny character. Adds warmth and approachability.
    Used in: TESORO, HERBES

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Radiant floral with citrus freshness and soft honeyed undertones. Adds luminous elegance.
    Used in: HERBES

  • Origin: Vietnam.
    Resinous, smoky and refined with leathery facets and a subtle clarity. Structured and slightly luminous, it brings architectural precision to darker compositions.
    Used in: SOMBRA

  • Origin: Laos.
    Deeper, warmer and more balsamic with pronounced resin density and gentle animalic undertones. Adds weight, shadow and lasting intensity.
    Used in: SOMBRA

  • Sweet myrrh resin with warm, balsamic depth and softly ambery facets. Rounder and more enveloping than traditional myrrh, it lends velvety warmth and oriental richness to resinous compositions.
    Used in: CISTUS

O

  • Origin: Egypt and Mediterranean region.
    Dry, woody and slightly mineral with smoky facets. Adds vertical structure and textural dryness.
    Used in: CISTUS, LÁDANO

  • Origin: Indonesia.
    Earthy, woody and slightly sweet. Enhances depth and grounding warmth.
    Used in: ISLETA, TERRAM

  • Origin: Paraguay and Mediterranean cultivation.
    Green, slightly bitter citrus leaf note. Adds aromatic clarity and tension.
    Used in: TESORO

  • Origin: South America.
    Rosy, sparkling spice with subtle warmth. Provides lift and modern brightness.
    Used in: TESORO, TERRAM, SOMBRA

  • Origin: El Salvador and Central America.
    Thick, sweet and warmly balsamic with soft vanilla and cinnamon-like undertones. A rich base note that acts as a natural fixative, adding depth, smoothness and lasting warmth to amber and oriental compositions.
    Used in: LÁDANO

P

  • Origin: Iran and Mediterranean cultivation.
    Warm, leathery and slightly metallic spice. Adds depth and luxurious warmth.
    Used in: SOMBRA

  • Origin: India and sustainable plantations.
    Creamy, smooth and softly woody. Adds roundness and longevity.
    Used in: ISLETA

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Fresh, aromatic and slightly sweet mint. Adds green lift and clarity.
    Used in: HERBES

  • Origin: Turkey.
    Balsamic, slightly smoky and sweet. Enhances resinous warmth and depth.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Mediterranean region.
    Soft, sunny citrus with natural sweetness. Adds approachable brightness.
    Used in: TESORO

S

  • Origin: South America.
    Sweet balsamic resin with warm vanilla facets. Adds richness and smoothness.
    Used in: SOMBRA

  • Origin: India and cultivated globally.
    Creamy, opulent white floral with green facets. Adds depth and sensuality.
    Used in: HERBES

  • Origin: Texas, USA.
    Dry, clean and pencil-shaving woody with subtle smoky and leathery nuances. More linear and sharper than Atlas Cedar, bringing airy structure and a slightly rugged clarity to woody compositions.
    Used in: TERRAM

  • Origin: Turkey.
    Rich, velvety floral with honeyed and slightly spicy facets. Adds depth and structure.
    Used in: CISTUS, SOMBRA

T

  • Origin: Madagascar.
    Sweet, creamy and warm with soft balsamic undertones. Enhances roundness and longevity.
    Used in: LÁDANO

  • Origin: Indonesia.
    Dry, woody and slightly smoky with earthy facets. Adds grounding depth and structure.
    Used in: TESORO, TERRAM

  • Origin: Haiti.
    Drier and more elegant than its Javanese counterpart, with refined smoky facets and a clean, rooty freshness. Less earthy, more luminous — it lends vertical clarity and sophisticated structure to woody compositions.
    Used in: TESORO

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