Crafted from the DNA of the extinct Leucadendron grandiflorum, Reclaimed Flame revives the fiery essence of these lost blooms as a never-before-smelled fine fragrance. As you enter a world of enticing warmth, the rich, herbaceous aroma instills a feeling of restorative contentment.
ORIGIN
These cone-shaped flower heads adorned with yellow bracts once thrived in the unique Mediterranean-like fynbos biome of South Africa’s Western Cape.
PLANT RELATIVES
A member of the Proteaceae family, which includes the Macadamia and Conebush (Isopogon), this group consists of flowering plants predominantly found in the Southern Hemisphere.
EXTINCTION
Last recorded in 1960, in the Western Cape of South Africa, its extinction can be linked to several causes including afforestation and wildfires.
ABOUT THE MOLECULES
Synthetic biologists at Ginkgo Bioworks extracted samples of extinct flowers from the Harvard Herbarium. DNA sequencing was later used to identify genes that may encode scent molecules produced by the flower, including:
Alpha-Curcumene
A spicy and woody scent found in the essential oils of certain plants, including turmeric.
Trans-Nerolidol
A floral and woody aroma.
THE PERFUMERS INSPIRATION
For Reclaimed Flame, Daniela Andrier focused her creative process on bringing the story of extinction to life, specifically telling this story through the lens of the earth from which the flower grew.
THE FINAL FRAGRANCE
Top
Bergamot, Grapefruit
Mid
Geranium, Turmeric, Eucalyptus
Base
Armoise, Chamomile
THE FINAL FRAGRANCE
Top
Bergamot, Grapefruit
Mid
Geranium, Turmeric, Eucalyptus
Base
Armoise, Chamomile
GrapefruitTop Note
Eucalyptus Mid Note
Chamomile Base Note
OUR SPICIEST FRAGRANCE
Bright bergamot and grapefruit evolve into grounding eucalyptus and armoise, wrapped in the warm embrace of tumeric and tender chamomile – infusing a soothing touch into this fiery blend.
