GERANIUM

The geranium, the queen plant of balconies.

The geranium originates  from southern Africa, and currently, the most extensive crops are found in Egypt, China, and the island of Réunion and Morocco. It was introduced in Europe around 1690 to produce its oil as a substitute for the much more expensive rose oil. 

An essence that began to be used to replace the expensive rose oil  and that is still used today in perfumery, valued for its aromatic fragrance. The essence of geranium is part of the ingredients of countless perfumes and, contrary to what one might think, mostly in masculine fragrances to which it adds a touch of intense freshness.

The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and stems, prior to flowering.And this essential oil is also widely used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

A plant that has gone from being a substitute to a protagonist, adorning our lives from balconies around the world and from the scents enclosed in the most sophisticated perfumes.