Crabtree & Evelyn
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Founded in 1972 by Cyrus Harvey, Crabtree & Evelyn has evolved from a small, family-run
business – specializing in fine soaps from around the world – to an international company,
well known and respected for its original fragrances, luxurious toiletries, gourmet foods -
and gifts for those who enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle. Long before the natural and wellness
movement became popular, Crabtree & Evelyn was wholeheartedly embracing the riches of
the natural world, introducing product ranges made with fruit, flower and plant essences.
We are dedicated to creating products and gifts that transform the ordinary rituals of daily
life into extraordinary pleasurable experiences.
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John Evelyn
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Crabtree & Evelyn is inspired by John Evelyn, a 17th Century Englishman who was a
visionary of his time. One of the first naturalists and conservationists, Evelyn travelled
Europe experiencing the wonderful cultures and natural environments which he shared
with his friends in British society. His great estate, Sayes Court, was planted with large
expanses of elm trees, and the magnificent gardens Evelyn created were a wonder of the
age. The diary of John Evelyn is a remarkable picture of 17th life, both in England and on
the continent. Evelyn’s personal motto “Explore everything. Keep the best.” has provided
inspiration from our founding to this day.
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The Crab Apple
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Our icon, the Crab Apple Tree (Pyrus malus), is native to Britain and the ancestor of all cultivated apple trees.
Prized for its lovely form and its usefulness in the home apothecary, the Crab Apple Tree represents beauty and
the natural goodness inherent in our brand.
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The Still Room
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Our inspirational model is the early home apothecary, or ‘still room’ as it was called in
England. Still rooms existed at a time when the garden played an integral role in daily life –
a time when fresh flowers, herbs and fruits from the gardens and orchards were distilled to
make fragrant waters for the bath and soothing essences for the skin. Fruit preserves were
also created to brighten the winter larder. From the magic of the still room came the little
luxuries and necessities that enhanced the quality of everyday life. This innovative spirit,
built on the foundation of Crabtree & Evelyn’s rich heritage and relationship to the garden,
inspires us today.
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