Cypress Cedar Fragrance Oil Blend, Egyptian Amun-Ra Cyprinum by Flaires of Spain 15ml

A Sweet Cypress Cedar Fragrance Oil with Spice

This cypress cedar fragrance oil by Flaires of Spain draws on cypress and cedar of Lebanon. It has a strong sweet overtone. Oriental, balsamic, warm, woody and spicy undertones follow. The 15 ml bottle holds an Amun-Ra fragrance oil. Notes include henna, cardamom, calamus, cinnamon and acorn.

Product Details

• Type: Cypress cedar fragrance oil
• Material: Fragrance oil blend in a glass bottle
• Size: 15 ml (0.5 oz)
• Olfactory family: Egyptian
• Main notes: Cypress, cedar of Lebanon, henna, cardamom, calamus, green olive oil, cinnamon, acorn
• Made in: Spain by Flaires
• Includes: One bottle
• Use: Mix with creams, soaps, oils, potpourri or candles
• Display: Store upright with the cap closed
• Product number: L-314

Cedar of Lebanon in the Ancient World

Cedar beams were used in the temple at Jerusalem, according to 1 Kings. Solomon's palace held so much cedar that it was called the house of the forest of Lebanon.

Spices and Resins in Egyptian Perfume

Cited ingredients include cinnamon, cassia and cardamom, which were largely imported. Henna and sweet flag also appear in texts. Incense burned in daily temple rituals, at funerals, during embalming and at home.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this cypress cedar fragrance oil to your own base. A balsamic woody scent pairs well with citrus. A henna cardamom scent adds a spicy edge. This oil is part of the Flaires collection of oils and incense from Spain. Browse more scents in the Fragrance Oils collection or the full Museumize fragrance collection. If you add it to candles, follow your wax maker's guidance. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright, away from heat and direct sun.

Egyptian perfume leaned on imported spices and resins. This blend nods to that tradition through its notes. An Amun-Ra fragrance oil suits a study or entryway. Many enjoy a balsamic woody scent in cooler months. A henna cardamom scent adds richness.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want to know why kings in Persia, Jerusalem and Ephesus all wanted cedar? This article follows the timber across the ancient world. Cedar - Livius.org
• Curious how Egyptians made and used perfume? This encyclopedia entry covers ingredients, fat bases and temple recipes. Ancient Egyptian Perfume - UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology