ORANGE THYME
Scientific name
Thymus fragantissimus
Description
Small, compact leaves, a discreet green that gives no hint of its true nature.
When you touch it, however, it releases an unexpected aroma:
a thyme with a citrusy, sweet, and luminous note.
It's a plant that speaks of surprise, of lightness, of balance between earth and fruit.
Olfactory Path
Fresh, citrusy, slightly sweet.
A gentle yet lively fragrance, capable of awakening attention.
Curiosity
In some rural homes, it was grown near citrus groves, as if its scent were a bridge between the wild herbs and the orange trees that marked the seasons.
It was used to flavor herbal teas and roasts, but also to perfume linen drawers.
It was said that "aviva 'u paruri di matina di festa": it had the scent of festive mornings.
