Silphium
Regular price
£130.00
Format
Silphium Accord, Cistus, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Geranium, Black Pepper, Ginger, Clove, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Leather
"Even if one just tastes it, at once arouses a humour throughout the body and has a very healthy aroma” - Pedanius Dioscorides, around year 70 BC
Silphium (probably of the genus Ferula) was a plant that grew in the area of Cyrene, present day Libya, and was widely renowned as a spice, medicinal herb and perfume ingredient throughout the empires of the classical antiquity. It was praised by Greek philosophers and writers, as well as Roman emperors and cookbook authors.
There were many attempts to cultivate Silphium, but they inevitably failed. It would only grow wild in a limited area of the north African coast. This, in combination with its qualities as seasoning and medicine made Silphium the most valuable spice in the world, outshining both saffron and cinnamon. The demand for Silphium eventually became so overwhelming that it was harvested to extinction, and the taste and smell of the once greatest spice in the world were lost in time.
Our rendition of this historical plant is created by researching surviving assumed relatives of Silphium, using aromachemicals (the molecular building blocks of scents) to create an accord that we feel represents what descriptions remains. This is set against a background of ancient incense, woods and leather.
We offer free shipping on orders over £50. Estimated delivery time of 2–4 days.
Regular price
£130.00
Format
Silphium Accord, Cistus, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Geranium, Black Pepper, Ginger, Clove, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Leather
"Even if one just tastes it, at once arouses a humour throughout the body and has a very healthy aroma” - Pedanius Dioscorides, around year 70 BC
Silphium (probably of the genus Ferula) was a plant that grew in the area of Cyrene, present day Libya, and was widely renowned as a spice, medicinal herb and perfume ingredient throughout the empires of the classical antiquity. It was praised by Greek philosophers and writers, as well as Roman emperors and cookbook authors.
There were many attempts to cultivate Silphium, but they inevitably failed. It would only grow wild in a limited area of the north African coast. This, in combination with its qualities as seasoning and medicine made Silphium the most valuable spice in the world, outshining both saffron and cinnamon. The demand for Silphium eventually became so overwhelming that it was harvested to extinction, and the taste and smell of the once greatest spice in the world were lost in time.
Our rendition of this historical plant is created by researching surviving assumed relatives of Silphium, using aromachemicals (the molecular building blocks of scents) to create an accord that we feel represents what descriptions remains. This is set against a background of ancient incense, woods and leather.
We offer free shipping on orders over £50. Estimated delivery time of 2–4 days.
About Scented
Scented is a Glasgow-based shop offering an extraordinary range of perfumes arranged by category, not brand, to help you explore fragrance in a fresh way.
We love guiding you to your next favourite scent with personalised recommendations. Alongside unique and rare perfumes, we stock a curated selection of ethical, sustainable body, skin, and hair care brands, many award-winning or hard to find. Discover a new kind of shopping experience in Glasgow.
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We select perfumes that are original. Perfume with a point of view.
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We select perfumes that are for everyone. We reject tired stereotypes, and embrace diversity.