20th January: 20th January @ 9pm: First, we are unfortunately falling a little behind with work. Tomorrow we have a meeting that we can no longer postpone. Therefore, we must postpone all courier collections tomorrow. I absolutely promise though that we will be working through the weekend again and by Tuesday 25th we will have got on top of “retail” orders. As for big news, first Oakmoss Signature is now back in stock. This is a winter production, artisan produced, really labour intensive with low yields. The aroma profile is first class all the way, plus it is also not IFRA compliant. The only issues to report here is that batch two is aesthetically muddy-ugly and although it dilutes in alcohol, this batch benefits from filtration. All mentioned on the updated product listing. Next, although maybe a few months away, I can now confirm a project that is coming to fruition, we will be introducing Olive Absolute again, Italian made and exclusively distributed by Hermitage Oils. This is light years superior to anything coming out of Egypt. Next, my custom produced Hindi Oud (name still to be decided) will be released on Sunday 30th January along with a new big-ticket release that will be sold under the name of Vetiver Chocolate E.O. Subject to time I am also going to release another new oud on Sunday 30th named Oud Thai Sugar Orange (Maybe more musing is needed for the name!) I will write again on Monday and thanks sincerely to everyone for all the support. Adam Michael : )
17th January @ 8.35pm: Just to say all “retail” orders placed up to the 1st January have now been collected. This week we will clear all “retail” orders placed up until the 10th January. Of course, we will push to achieve better results but note we are working flat out. Beyond this, if you would like to see the return of MYSORE SANDALWOOD E.O, please do email to let me know as I am musing on bringing this back. Towards the end of this month I am also going to try to release my first WILD HINDI OUD e.o on the site, this is a custom distillation exclusive to Hermitage, it is extremely clean woody, floral, fruity and sweet in parts. It is pure perfection and will retail for just 1435 Euros per 10ml. This is a steal price. Sample vials will also be offered. I will write again by Thursday this week. Thank you, Adam Michael : ) 14th January @ 6.30pm update: Since I last wrote we continue to make progress. All “retail” orders placed up to the 29th of December have now been dispatched. “Retail” orders placed between the 30th December to the 1st January should all be dispatched now on Monday 17th January. And we continue to process little/quick orders we see regardless of date for one hour each day. Once we are on top of the workload, I will be working on product content for 12 new, big-ticket releases, and they will be added to the site throughout February. Across February the sites primary categories are also getting altered, because as we continue to transition into becoming a wholesale business, I want to draw attention to our Hermitage Oil custom distillations. A total of 84 SDS have now been uploaded to the site and as we get on top of our workload we will keep adding more : ) Also, emails, please note simply due to a lack of manpower, we are chiefly concentrating on responding to emails that are connected with orders still processing. Once back on track we will reply to all emails received of course : ) I think this covers everything for now and I will aim to write here again on Monday. Thank you, Adam Michael : ) Close
Adam Michael has this to say “I am very happy to say as of today (02/03/20), we are now sourcing an especially beautiful petitgrain bergamotier essential oil directly from the producer here in Italy.
Aromatically petitgrain bergamotier essential oil is a stunning beauty, very powerful, showcasing green neroli, classic bergamot citrus, with astringent and elegant soapy neroli floral nuances.The dry down has aspects of orange blossom floral water absolute.
The fragrant leaves of the bergamot tree (Citrus bergamia) are steam distilled to produce this petitgrain bergamotier, yellow green in colour, of a thin pourable viscosity, produced on a small scale, and almost exclusively in Italy. In this instance and with nearly all the citrus leaf oils produced that I am aware of, it contains the same volatile fractions found in the corresponding fruit peel but in different qualities and quantities. For example this leaf oil generally contains less than 1% limonene, and of which is found in the citrus peel oil generally at over 10%.
A top to heart note that is a cost effective way to extend and strengthen the life span of neroli nuances within a perfume composition. A must within floral and citrus accords, green woody themed compositions and a must for building neroli bases. Highly recommended material.”
Anna (verified owner) –
I am surprised it has no review yet. I love the floral nuances of this oil. I have not tested all petitgrains offered by Hermitageoils, but this one is so far and by far my most favourite one. Green, light floral, slightly sweet – simply a happy oil.
Jolie T (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful, beautiful petit grain. Floral, light, persistent, diffusive. A gentle petit grain, no sour or off notes, a little perfume unto itself. Very hard to find floral petit grains that have no off notes. The lightness doesn’t mean it doesn’t having staying power, this is a subtler , gentler version but it stays on the blotter!
Peter D (verified owner) –
Perfect harmony of the slight bitterness of petitgrain with the crystalline freshness of bergamot. Wonderful material – could function as a Cologne in its own right.
g.s.oldenkamp (verified owner) –
This material is excellent. It reminds me of perfumes from the old days. For me it evokes a lot of memories.
Kristina M (verified owner) –
I used to go to south of France for many years for summer holidays and this petitgrain bergamotier reminds me of small perfumery shops were they still sell french perfumery and soaps, not to mention about the memories of lemon and orange blossom in the gardens.
Its opening is terpenic citrus, very green and bitter – sweet goodness.
Then it continues with slightly woody floral undertones reminding me of neroli and citrus blossom.
On its dry down its a mix of clear, slightly sweet orange blossom and clean marseille soap notes.
This is another magic of nature in a bottle that will be my great companion for a lifetime in creating my perfumes and actually it is a perfume on its own 🙂 .
You simply can not miss the experience of trying it – and again Top material for such a low price !!! 🙂
Thank you Eleonora, Thank you Adam now and forever for your unique and so professional work 🙂
Irina S (verified owner) –
This is the most beautiful petitgrain ever! It smells very much like the whole bergamot tree and it has amazing strong neroli touch. You will not regret ordering a bigger amount 🙂
benparkes21 (verified owner) –
The phrase ‘This could be a perfume in itself’, is often used for aromatics, however, this couldn’t be more true for this surprising stunner. This is Italian cologne in a bottle, reminding me very much of Acqua Di Parma Colonia. Whilst petitgrains are more top notes, this veers more towards a heart note in my opinion. Insane longevity with one drop undiluted on the back of the wrist lasting around 6 hours, lifting your soul every time you catch a whiff. A synaesthetic colour palette of zappy yellow citrus, sweet orange flowers and soft green woods, enveloped in a warm breeze under azure skies. Beautiful.
Galina G (verified owner) –
Bergamotier petitgrain was an old dream of mine, and it came true thanks to the Hermitage!
Luxurious oil, with an incredible richness of shades – from delicate citrus fruits with floral and honey to colorful greens and earths, with spicy and tart nuances.
The oil is revealed every time in an amazing way. It can first show its citrusy and floral character, or it can envelop in the freshness of green foliage after rain.
The oil combines the most beautiful features of bergamot and petitgrain. One of the best ingredients for sophisticated men’s colognes and daring women’s perfumes.
Ulrike S (verified owner) –
Do yourself a favor and order this little treasure, such a well kept secret, it seems, and yet such a revelation. How can an aromatic so modest and seemingly familiar be of such multi-faceted elegance and complexity!