For Tessa Sakhi, Lebanese architect and artist, Quintessence has developed a unique collection of fragrances. Drawing inspiration from the cedar forests surrounding her homeland, Tessa Sakhi has crafted a sensory voyage through the seasons — captured in this collection.
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Seasons of Cedar is a tribute to Lebanon’s natural heritage. Each fragrance reflects the transformative scent of cedar trees as experienced during a specific season. This is not just about fragrance — it is a poetic interpretation of time, place, and memory. Each creation in the collection captures a moment in time: the budding freshness of spring, the resinous warmth of summer, the earthy depth of autumn, and the crisp stillness of winter. The “spring” fragrance, for example, opens with bright top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mint, like a breeze through young leaves. At its heart, Lavender, Jasmine, and Geranium bloom gently, evoking wild meadows near the forest's edge. It settles into a base of Dry Wood, Cedarwood, and Oak Moss, grounding the scent in the quiet strength of ancient trees waking from winter. The Summer fragrance glows with golden radiance and a solar character. It opens with vibrant notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Oil, and Coconut Water, offering a refreshing and exotic brightness. The heart unfolds into a bouquet of Peony, Heliotrope, Tuberose, Orange Flower, Ylang Ylang Oil, and a luminous Solar Accord, evoking warmth, sunlit skin, and floral lightness. The base lingers with Solar Amber, Vanilla, Incense, and Musk, creating a soft, enveloping warmth that captures the essence of a Mediterranean summer. This project is not only rooted in artistic expression but also in environmental stewardship. A portion of the proceeds from each fragrance goes directly to initiatives supporting the preservation and regeneration of Lebanese cedar forests.