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Arcane Aromatics of Antiquity
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  • 1. Exotic spikenard, prized in antiquity for rich musky notes
  • 2. Star fragrance in ancient gardens, intensely floral and nocturnal
  • 4. Fossilized resin lending a warm, earthy oriental depth
  • 5. Creamy, long-lasting heart note from sacred Indian trees
  • 8. Toxic flower yet historically used for its subtle scent notes
  • 10. Spiced essence derived from dried flower buds, sharp and pungent
  • 11. Grassy root oil providing smoky, woody undertones
  • 13. Resinous gift from trees prized for fragrant healing salves
  • 15. Orris derived from rhizomes, powdery and violet-toned
  • 16. Sticky resin used in mythic perfumes, emanating amber warmth
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  • 3. Latin root for ‘cedar’, essential in historic aromatic blends
  • 6. Aromatic gum resin associated with sacred rites and incense
  • 7. Resinous timber with a dry, balsamic woody aroma
  • 9. Concentrated extract or solution used to unlock aromatic compounds
  • 12. Vanilla-like balsamic note extracted from Styrax trees
  • 14. Bark spice giving perfumes a sweet-spicy oriental flourish
  • 17. Mediterranean herb with a fresh, camphorous aromatic profile
  • 18. Sacred resin burned in ancient temples, rich in bitter sweetness
  • 19. Often confused with cinnamon, a hotter and sweeter bark
  • 20. Elusive heartwood known as ‘liquid gold’ in oriental scents
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