Egyptian Lily Susinum Floral Mythos Incense Sticks by Flaires - 3 Pack

Pressed Lilies of the Nile in Egyptian Lily Incense

This Egyptian lily incense by Flaires of Spain follows the idea of susinum, a lily perfume. It adds myrrh, saffron, cinnamon and honey.

Product Details

• Product Type: Incense sticks
• Product Number: F-082
• Pack: 3 packs of 16 sticks = 48 sticks
• Olfactory Family: Floral
• Notes: Lily, myrrh, saffron, cinnamon, honey
• Made: Made in Spain by Flaires

The Lily Press

A limestone relief in the Louvre shows women squeezing oil from lily flowers in a press. It dates to the Late Period, between 664 and 332 BC.

The Louvre lily relief is a rare picture of perfume making. The oil was used in perfume.

What Was Susinum?

Susinum was a lily-based perfume, with myrrh and cinnamon among its ingredients. The exact ancient formulas are uncertain.

Egyptians extracted lily essence by maceration or distillation. Perfume served personal adornment, ritual and offerings. Find more in our Museumize incense collection.

The Blend

Lily leads, with a warm base of myrrh and honey. This saffron cinnamon honey scent is soft and slightly sweet.

Burning and Care

Burn it in a ventilated room on a proper holder. Never leave burning incense unattended, and keep it away from children and pets.

Burn this Egyptian lily incense for a Susinum lily perfume mood. It serves as a saffron cinnamon honey scent and recalls the Louvre lily relief. Fans of a Susinum lily perfume will enjoy it. Any Egyptian lily incense stays soft.

About the Mythos Collection

This scent belongs to the Mythos Collection, a series of ancient formulas drawn from history across many countries.

For More Reading from the Web

• Learn how Egyptians made perfume from lilies. Making of Lily Perfume - Egypt Museum