Demeter Fragrance Library - Tomato

'We love this scent so much. It's really a verb; picking tomatoes. The scent the tomato leaves leave on your hands.

The Inspiration: It reminds our co-founder Christopher Gable of his Grandfather's farm when he was a kid.

The Story: The United States Congress passed the Tariff Act of 1883, a rather innocuous piece of legislation requiring a 10% tax on imported vegetables, in response to growing international trade. Just a few short years later, a tomato importer evaluated the law closely, and decided to challenge it on the botanical grounds that a tomato was in fact technically a fruit, not a vegetable, and should therefore be exempt from said tax. John Nix's case posed merit enough to land the case before the Supreme Court in 1893. In Nix vs Hedden, 149 U.S. 304 (1893), Justice Gray wrote, "Botanically speaking, tomatoes are fruits of a vine...But in the common language of the people...these are vegetables, which are grown in kitchen gardens. Thus, the court rejected the botanical truth that the tomato is in fact a monstrously sized berry, and deferred to the culinary vernacular of vegetable to describe it. Thus, the tax on imported tomatoes is still paid today.

Nor do the politics of tomatoes end at the Supreme Court. In 1981, the USDA chairman declared ketchup to be a vegetable to justify Reagan administration budget cuts in the school lunch program. Our Tomato, however, owes nothing to politics or law, just great perfumery.'

Important Information:

Each sample is supplied in a 1ml, 2ml, or 5ml atomiser designed solely for olfactory  evaluation

This is a decanted sample of the fragrance, not the full bottle. Images are provided for illustrative purposes and may not represent the actual product size or appearance. All scents are 100% genuine.

This product is an independent creation and is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with any brand. Trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only.

Not intended for use on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. This is not a cosmetic product.

WARNING
Flammable liquid and vapor., May cause an allergic skin reaction., Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Use only in well-ventilated areas., Avoid spraying on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.

This Information Was Taken From The Manufacturer's Website. If You Have Any Concerns About Allergies, Please Check The Ingredients Yourself.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance/Parfum, Water/Aqua/Eau.