The India Collection : beauty secrets& ayurvedic rituals

Ayurveda is far more than a system of medicine: it is an ancient Indian philosophy of life, founded on a deep harmony between body, soul and spirit. Passed down through generations, daily Ayurvedic rituals lie at the heart of Indian women’s beauty and wellbeing. Two of them, in particular, have endured through the centuries without losing an ounce of their efficacy.
Abhyanga: the awakening massage
A true fountain of youth for body and spirit, Abhyanga is a complete Ayurvedic massage performed from head to toe using warm oils carefully infused with herbs. Far more than a simple treatment, it is a ritual of reconnection with oneself: it nourishes the skin deeply, releases tension, softens the tissues and awakens a sensual softness that radiates well beyond the gesture itself.
Garshan: the lightness of silk
More discreet yet equally precious, Garshan is a dry massage of remarkable subtlety, performed with a traditional raw silk glove. Its gentleness should not be underestimated: this treatment activates the skin’s metabolic functions, stimulates circulation, eliminates toxins and prepares the epidermis to fully receive subsequent skincare. One of the oldest Ayurvedic beauty rituals, it remains, to this day, disarmingly modern.

THE OLFACTORY PERSPECTIVEF of Marie Duchêne
“I love imagining fragrances inspired by India, for they transport you immediately into a world of depth, mystery and sensuality. These woody, spiced and floral notes carry within them something ancestral and sacred, which transforms each creation into a true inner journey.“
THE OLFACTORY PERSPECTIVE
of Marie Duchêne
“I love imagining fragrances inspired by India, for they transport you immediately into a world of depth, mystery and sensuality. These woody, spiced and floral notes carry within them something ancestral and sacred, which transforms each creation into a true inner journey.“
GANESH
GANESH
Orange zest, apricot nectar, champaca flower, magnolia, osmanthus, velvet jasmine, patchouli, vanilla flower, transparent musks
SHIVA
SHIVA
Geranium, clove, cistus labdanum, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vanilla flower
KRISHNA
KRISHNA
Lychee, star fruit, pitaya, kiwi pulp, dragon fruit, kiwi, mango
GANESH
GANESH
Orange zest, apricot nectar, champaca flower, magnolia, osmanthus, velvet jasmine, patchouli, vanilla flower, transparent musks
SHIVA
SHIVA
Geranium, clove, cistus labdanum, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vanilla flower
KRISHNA
KRISHNA
Lychee, star fruit, pitaya, kiwi pulp, dragon fruit, kiwi, mango
What do the scents of India bring us?
An instant sense of escape
Ganesh, Shiva, Krishna… These names alone evoke an entirely different world. From the very first notes, the scents of India carry us far away — towards flower-filled temples, spice-laden markets, a light of gold and incense.
An uncommon depth
Sandalwood, vetiver, cardamom, patchouli… Indian raw materials possess that rare ability to clothe a fragrance over time, lending it a rich structure, a precious longevity and a natural opulence.
A sacred and soothing dimension
These fragrances carry within them something ancestral. They soothe, recentre, and invite a return to the essential, like an olfactory ritual one grants oneself.
A journey that lingers
Mystical and sensual, spiced and floral, the scents of India do not merely seduce: they leave their mark. Their trail tells a story that continues long after the bottle is closed.
“A fragrance inspired by India is never superficial: it engages all the senses, stirs the imagination and leaves an impression that is at once gentle and indelible.”

