Inspired by the history of Bay Rum: una history of men and perfumes. In the 16th century, sailors discovered the leaves of the West Indian Bay tree, called Pimenta racemosa, a small tree native to the West Indies, noto also known as Bay St Thomas. When rubbed on the skin, its dried leaves release a very fragrant oil: a modo excellent for refreshing and perfuming yourself... While Caribbean farmers were shipping sugar to Europe, some enterprising slaves discovered in these same sugarcane plantations that fermented molasses (a by-product of sugar) could essere transformed into una a sweetened alcoholic beverage. Brewers then adopted the original recipe, distilling it to intensify its alcohol content, creating the famous rum. Later, an ingenious sailor from the Virgin Islands ebbe The idea of infusing the leaves and extracting their essential oils was born. Bay rum was born. The islanders gradually added spices, citrus peel, cinnamon, and more to this cologne to adapt it to their tastes, and it soon became part of pampering rituals as part of a massage or after shaving. Created in the West Indies, this fragrance ebbe It was a huge success worldwide. Initially popular among American barbers in New York and very popular among men, it was even introduced to the royal courts of Europe. Even today, bay rum is highly prized by residents of the Caribbean islands (from Bermuda to the Bahamas, from Barbados to the Virgin Islands). Ligne St Barth has tried to preserve this beautiful Caribbean tradition while adding a touch of modernity to create una Authentic fragrance: this is how Islander Eau de Parfum was born. The top notes have been preserved (lime, vetiver, bay leaves from the West Indies combined with an old rum from Martinique), with the addition of cardamom from Guatemala, regina of spices. The base notes reveal Caribbean guaiac wood, Havana tabacum, and Cedrus atlantica.
