The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things began with a love for nature and travel. A young, curious man from a small town in Brittany, the founder first entered the world of natural extracts while working with a French producer. This experience opened his mind to the wonders of natural oils and their potential to positively impact daily life. It set him on a lifelong journey, taking him around the world to work with and learn from the finest distillers and leading perfumers.

For over 20 years, from his base in New York, he collaborated with two of the world’s best natural oil producers. Through their vast global network of farmers and distillers, he gained an intimate knowledge of terroir, learning where to source the finest oils, the ideal harvest times, and the art of distillation—all key to producing high-quality natural oils. Experts in the field taught him how to recognise quality, blend oils harmoniously, and understand the feelings they evoke, while scientists and aromatherapists shared insights into the oils' beneficial effects on health and well-being.

Over time, he discovered that each oil carries its own story and developed an instinct for discerning quality. However, he also noticed that the market was flooded with inferior products. This observation sparked an idea: to create a brand that celebrates the finest natural oils and showcases their life-enhancing properties. And so, The Nature of Things was born.

The brand draws inspiration from the Roman poet Lucretius’s De Rerum Natura (“On the Nature of Things”), which reflects the Epicurean philosophy that natural laws govern everything and that happiness lies in simplicity, friendship, and harmony with nature. Inspired by this philosophy, The Nature of Things aims to elevate lives with simple, natural, and ethically produced products.

To capture its integrative philosophy, the brand uses alchemical and apothecary symbols, blending nature, traditional knowledge, and modern science. Bold and colourful illustrations represent the natural elements and palette of the essential oils, room sprays, and perfumes. The Nature of Things continues to bring the essence of quality natural oils to enrich everyday life.

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