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This blog is for all perfume enthusiasts but especially of travel and discovery. Because scent is also a gateway to the people and cultures of the world, I invite you to travel your nose leading the way to discover the world differently.

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Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The fruit of the #nutmeg tree has lost some of its nobility since the giants of the food industry moved her towards the supermarket shelves. Now packaged as a carnival queen, in a plastic bottle with multicoloured cap and label, nutmeg has ceased to occur in our eyes, like the ‘quintessential noble spice’ it once was, and yet it is such a beautiful spice.⠀⠀⠀⠀ #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And above all with this amazing discovery for the eyes, it is impossible to ignore the delicious #nutmeg smell beating down upon this little rough court: spicy, aromatic and ambery. The small traditional distillery is just a few steps away, and the scent that escapes just keeps caressing my awakened nostrils.⠀⠀⠀⠀ #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To discover the principle of distillation we leave the plantation to go directly to the plant, which is none other than the owner’s family home, located only a few kilometers away. Behind the doors, a large square section of clay gives me an impressive vision, hundreds of straw trays are aligned and basking in the sun, their content: a few thousand nutmeg spread out before my eyes. To my right are the nutmeg, while on my left the mace are drying on a tarp and here are the shells that have been recovered… ⠀⠀ #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Indonesia is the largest producer of #nutmeg oil. No less than one ton of nuts is required to produce 120kg of essential oil. #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The nuts are collected directly in the trees with a long bamboo pole carrying at its end a small net. The nuts matured, fallen or broken are considered unsellable for the food industry; they are nevertheless harvested and once water distilled will delight perfume composers. #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

Nutmeg — Bogor, West Java (6.5971° S, 106.8060° E)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Like a star, nutmeg protects herself: a thick shell first, as hard as a shield, then a red glowing filament surrounds the entire precious commodity. This lace carmine jacket, commonly called aril or mace, is dried and used both for its orange color and its delicate aroma. But the nut remains the object of all desires. #scentcorner #traveltheworld #travelwithscents

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