Materials from Italy

Italy has a long history of producing various perfume materials. Some of the most well-known ingredients that originate from Italy include:

1. Bergamot - a citrus fruit that is grown mostly in the southern region of Calabria and used as a top note in many perfumes.
2. Iris - the rhizomes of the iris flower are grown in Tuscany and used to create a powdery and earthy scent.
3. Rosemary - grown in the Mediterranean region of Italy and used to create a fresh and herbal scent.
4. Jasmine - grown in the northwestern region of Piedmont and used as a floral note in many perfumes.
5. Myrtle - grown in Sardinia and used to create a fresh and green scent.
6. Lavender - grown in the region of Tuscany and used to create a floral and herbal scent.
7. Leather - Tuscany is known for producing high-quality leather, which is used in many leather-based fragrances.
8. Oud - not originally from Italy, but the region of Calabria has recently started producing oud oil, which is used in many fragrances.