Hello plant friends,
The tomato plant is emblematic on the research on plant intelligence that lead me into perfumery. I always wanted to make a tomato scent inspired by the lush, fresh, supergreen and zesty leafs from the living plant and it feels great to offer you offer you a sample of a fragrance inspired by exactly that.
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On this page you can find a place to leave some words for TOMATO and there is also a pre-order possibility.
We have to wait a bit for the Tarragon harvest before I can produce a larger batch, so my plan is to make a first small batch to be released in September/October 2024, and if people like it I will make some more next year.
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The perfume won't be available for stores for now.
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I didn't add small sizes yet, but that might happen at some point. If you want to stay tuned, you can always send me an e-mail at info@merlebergers.nl
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With love,
Merle
“Ripe vegetables were magic to me. Unharvested, the garden bristled with possibility. I would quicken at the sight of a ripe tomato, sounding its redness from deep amidst the undifferentiated green. To lift a bean plant's hood of heartshaped leaves and discover a clutch of long slender pods handing underneath could make me catch my breath."
- Michael Pollan
Further media & inspiration
Tomato leaf material ritual
Prepare by finding a comfortable seated position in a quiet space. Take deep breaths to center yourself. Visualize being a tomato plant, rooted firmly in the earth with your roots extending deep into the soil. Feel the sun's warmth above, nourishing and energizing you. Sense the gentle breeze, connecting you to the natural world.
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Apply 1-2 drops of tomato leaf absolute to your palms. Rub them together and inhale deeply, repeating silently or aloud. Embrace the resilience and growth of the tomato plant within you, visualizing yourself reaching towards the sun like its sturdy stems.
Express gratitude for the earth's support and nourishment. Feel a sense of harmony and balance within. Slowly return to the present moment, wiggling your fingers and toes, and gently opening your eyes, carrying the grounded and energized feeling with you.
Tomato stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stem of a tomato plant (Lycopersicon lycopersicum). The glandular hairs, or trichomes, (vertical spines) bear groups of cells (brown spheres) that secrete fragrant oils. Magnification x157 at 6x7cm size.