Egyptian Cedar Fragrance Oil with Citrus Blend by Flaires of Spain 15ml

A Citrus-Bright Egyptian Cedar Fragrance Oil

This Egyptian cedar fragrance oil by Flaires of Spain has a strong citrus overtone over an undertone of wood. It recalls the cedar oil that ancient writers say Egyptians used in mummification. The scent is a sweet citrus with a hint of warm wood. It comes in a 15 ml glass bottle.

Product Details

• Type: Egyptian cedar fragrance oil
• Material: Fragrance oil blend in a glass bottle
• Size: 15 ml (0.5 oz)
• Olfactory family: Egyptian
• Main notes: Tangerine, lime, cedar, patchouli
• 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-312

Cedar and the Pharaohs

Phoenician coastal towns sold cedar wood to Egypt. Herodotus says Egyptians used cedar oil in mummification. Cedar beams also roofed great temples at Ephesus and Sippar.

Citrus in the Ancient World

Citrons and lemons were status symbols for the Roman elite. The earliest citron remains were found in a Persian royal garden near Jerusalem. Sour oranges, limes and pomelos reached the West through Muslim traders in the 10th century AD.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this Egyptian cedar fragrance oil to your own base. A tangerine cedar scent suits potpourri well. A cedar citrus fragrance oil also works in creams. 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.

Cedar and citrus rarely share a story, yet both were prized in antiquity. A warm wood citrus scent bridges them neatly. Keep a tangerine cedar scent near a sunny window. A cedar citrus fragrance oil also suits a gift basket, and a warm wood citrus scent finishes it.

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
• How did luxury fruits of Roman elites become everyday citrus? This Tel Aviv University report dates the first lemons and citrons. Lemons: Exclusive Luxury Food? - Tel Aviv University