Juniper Fragrance of Tutankhamun Egyptian Mythos Incense Sticks by Flaires - 3 Pack

Berries From a Boy King's Tomb in Tutankhamun Juniper Incense

This Tutankhamun juniper incense by Flaires of Spain is a woody berry scent. It recalls the juniper found in King Tut's tomb.

Product Details

• Product Type: Incense sticks
• Product Number: F-083
• Pack: 3 packs of 16 sticks = 48 sticks
• Olfactory Family: Wood berries
• Notes: Juniper
• Made: Made in Spain by Flaires

Juniper in the Tomb

Archaeologists found juniper berries in Tutankhamun's tomb. They belong to Juniperus oxycedrus and Juniperus excelsa.

Neither species is known to grow in Egypt. The berries may have been imported, possibly from Greece.

A Berry That Is a Cone

The juniper berry is really a female seed cone, with fleshy scales that merge. Its oil is used in perfumery.

Juniper berries have also turned up in other Egyptian tombs, placed on bodies. This juniper berry scent is crisp and resinous. Find more in our Museumize incense collection.

Gin and Rome

Juniper gives gin its flavor. The Romans used the berries as a cheap substitute for imported pepper.

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 Tutankhamun juniper incense for a pharaoh tomb fragrance. It serves as wood berries incense sticks and a juniper berry scent. Fans of wood berries incense sticks and a pharaoh tomb fragrance will enjoy it.

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

• See how Egyptians used juniper berries in burial. Mummification Materials - Spurlock Museum
• Read about juniper berries from spice to perfume. Juniper berry - Wikipedia Schools