Egyptian Cinnamon Fragrance Oil with Pepper by Flaires of Spain 15ml for Creams Soaps and Oils

A Peppery Egyptian Cinnamon Fragrance Oil with Bold Spice

This Egyptian cinnamon fragrance oil by Flaires of Spain combines the pop of cinnamon with a peppery richness. The impression is of a strong, spicy cinnamon. It refreshes potpourri or creams with a cinnamon pepper scent. It comes in a 15 ml glass bottle.

Product Details

• Type: Egyptian cinnamon fragrance oil
• Material: Fragrance oil blend in a glass bottle
• Size: 15 ml (0.5 oz)
• Olfactory family: Spice
• Main notes: Cinnamon, spice, pepper
• Made in: Spain by Flaires
• Includes: One bottle
• Use: Mix with creams, soaps or oils
• Display: Store upright with the cap closed
• Product number: L-315

Cinnamon in Egyptian Perfume

Cited ingredients in Egyptian perfume include frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, cassia and cardamom. Many were imported. Incense burned in daily temple rituals, at funerals, during embalming and at home.

A Spice Worth a Fortune

Greeks and Romans bought large amounts of cinnamon for funerals, medicine, perfume and wine. A Roman pound could cost about four years of a laborer's wages. Pliny the Elder dismissed tales of cinnamon birds as inventions to raise prices.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this Egyptian cinnamon fragrance oil to your own base. A spicy potpourri oil like this refreshes dried petals and peel. A warm spice fragrance oil also pairs well with orange. Browse more scents in the Fragrance Oils collection or the full Museumize fragrance collection. Keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright, away from heat and direct sun.

Cinnamon crossed deserts and seas to reach Egyptian perfumers. A cinnamon pepper scent keeps that bold character. Some makers add a spicy potpourri oil to autumn bowls. A warm spice fragrance oil suits a cozy shelf.

For More Reading from the Web

• Curious how Egyptians made and used perfume? This encyclopedia entry covers ingredients, fat bases and temple recipes. Ancient Egyptian Perfume - UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology
• Ready for giant cinnamon birds and secret trade routes? This article untangles the myths merchants told to protect cinnamon prices. How Arab Traders Hid the Secrets of Cinnamon from Europe - ExplorersWeb