Silphium

Silphium (probably of the genus Ferula) was a plant that grew in the Cyrene region of present-day Libya, and was widely reputed as a spice, medicinal herb and perfume ingredient throughout the empires of classical antiquity. Greek philosophers and writers, Roman emperors and authors of cookery books praised it.

Numerous attempts were made to cultivate silphium, but they inevitably failed. It grew wild only in a limited area of the North African coast. This characteristic, combined with its seasoning and medicinal qualities, made silphium the most valuable spice in the world, surpassing both saffron and cinnamon. Eventually, demand for silphium became so great that it was harvested to extinction, and the taste and smell of what was once the world's most precious spice was lost to time.

Our interpretation of this historic plant is the fruit of research into surviving silphium relatives, and the use of aromatic substances (the molecular components of fragrances) to create a accord that we believe represents what remains of the descriptions. This accord is set against a background of ancient incense, wood and leather.

Capacity : 30ml

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