Terpeno

Terpenes are volatile organic molecules that trees and plants release into the air. They are directly responsible for the scent we perceive when entering a forest. In the Brazilian Mata Atlântica · one of the most biodiverse biomes on earth · terpene concentration is exceptionally high, due to the dense vegetation and warm, humid climate. Every tree, every leaf, every layer of moss contributes to this olfactory symphony. In Japan the therapeutic practice of shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is based precisely on inhaling terpenes. This candle captures the exact moment you leave the street, step onto the path, and the air changes completely.