Clean Production

Uncompromisingly capturing the essence

Extraction is a key step in perfumery, as it captures the olfactory heart of a raw ingredient.

Depending on the type of plant, the process can be performed using steam distillation, volatile solvent extraction or cold pressing. While these techniques are well established, they can sometimes be energy-intensive or alter the most delicate compounds.

A cutting-edge method:
CO2 extraction

Guerlain is now exploring an innovative method in perfumery: supercritical CO2 extraction. Historically used for spices, this low-temperature process helps preserve the full olfactory identity of raw materials while significantly reducing environmental impact.

A technology
that limits energy consumption

Free of solvents, it minimises water use and prevents pollution. It is also a circular process, with CO2 being captured, recycled and reused.

Guerlain is testing this technology on floral jasmine in India, near the fields where the flowers are grown and in partnership with Jasmine Concrete (Jasmine Concrete Exports Private Limited). Shalimar Millésime Jasmin is the first fragrance of the Maison fragrance to incorporate an extract obtained using this method, marking a new milestone in our eco-formulation journey.

Taking action alongside our sourcing partners

In France and across the world

Clean Production

A cutting-edge method:CO2 extraction

A technologythat limits energy consumption

Taking action alongside our sourcing partners

A cutting-edge method:
CO2 extraction

A technology
that limits energy consumption