The Duke of Tuscany first brought jasmine in India in 1690, a flower originally from Arabia. Whether fresh or dried, they still play a quintessential role in India’s myths, legends and daily rituals. At times, jasminum sambac perfumes loose-leaf tea; at others, it is braided into floral necklaces. Revered spiritually, the odorant flower turns into an offering in Hindu temples.

'Les Belles Matières,' or 'beautiful materials,' is a trio of unique candles from Cire Trudon that focus on the pure essence of materials. They travel back to the origins of rare perfumes, and delve into rich botanical discoveries and the genesis of grand olfactory adventures.