Herbin scented inks are made from floral water (hydrosols) of rose, orange, lavender, apple and violets. The hydrosols used by Herbin come from Grasse, France, a Provencal town long associated with the perfume industry, and famous for its floral scents.

Fashioned with great care, scented inks are inspired by a tradition that began in Italy in the 19th century. Herbin and other manufacturers used to collect different scents from the perfume industry and add them to their inks.

Due to extreme cold temperatures increasing the risk of the jars breaking in shipping, we will only mail ink bottles when the forecast is above freezing for the duration of travel. If you wish to pay for overnight shipping we will do so but at your own risk and expense.