Ebony

75 ml

In the pages of “Ebony” by Ryszard Kapuściński lies a story of courage and exploration, a journey into the unknown that recounts, without losing sight of everyday details, the great historical moments of the 20th century in Africa. It is the milestone of a Polish reporter who, on a limited budget, single-handedly covered the vast majority of major historical events, delving into the depths of Africa and challenging stereotypes and clichés.

“Ebony,” our perfume, captures the essence of this unique adventure, where the author lived in the humblest homes, faced deadly diseases and incredible dangers, but never lost his lucid reporter's gaze and his ability to weave surprising narratives. A testament to the courage and commitment of a man who challenged the unknown to tell us extraordinary stories.

The opening notes of Pink Pepper, Red Fruits, and Incense reflect the intensity and diversity of the continent's experiences, with its spirituality and mysterious beauty.

The heart notes of Cocoa, Praliné, and Myrrh immerse us in the depths of their stories, in the darkness of African nights, in tales shared around the fire—notes as direct and intense as their origins.

The base notes of Vanilla, Styrax, and Oakwood complete and sweeten this composition, serving as the happy ending to a story.

BOTANICAE

We were born with the challenge of preserving a destination within a bottle. We sustainably promote access to artistic perfumery, without large impersonal marketing campaigns or the barriers of ultra-luxury.

Our story

We have always been travelers, entrepreneurs and curious people.
In 2012, we began our journey in the fragrance industry, where after our training we were fortunate to be assigned to the Middle East Region. There, perfumes are a culture, and in almost every home, the ingredients are known, and their blends are passed down from generation to generation.

Together with multinationals in the sector, we worked with the region's historic brands, for whom we coordinated the formulation and supply of fragrances, while sharing endless discussions over tea.

Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Libya, India, Pakistan... Our experience grew, and so did the territories we covered, starting to travel throughout East Africa and South Asia. An exciting period that taught us to open our eyes to other cultures, their scents, and their traditions.

At the end of 2018, the Mediterranean reclaimed us, and we returned home, from where we continued to travel while we settled in.

We decided to venture out and share the experiences of all those years through perfumes, and to do so in a sustainable, humane, and honest way. This is how Botanicae was born.

From here, our stories are told with perfumes. We work and live intensely to continue surprising you with them.

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For all orders the customer will receive a free gift and/or several perfume or cosmetic samples which can also be requested personalized in the order notes.
Orders are processed within 1 to 2 working days from receipt of payment. Orders with samples only may take longer. In the event of warehouse errors and the product being unavailable, the customer will be contacted immediately by email to agree on delivery times.

We have a 30 day return policy, meaning you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition you received it, unworn or unused, with tags and in its original packaging. You will also need your receipt or proof of purchase.