Silphium – Eau de Parfum

Stora Skuggan Silphium Eau de Parfum

A lost elixir, reborn in fragrance

Stora Skuggan is not just a perfume house - it is a creative universe that moves between art, alchemy and olfactory historiography. The fragrances of this Swedish collective tell stories that have been lost in time, legends that have only survived in old manuscripts and mysteries that modern man has long forgotten. Silphium Eau de Parfum is one of these perfumes - a tribute to a plant that was once so valuable that it was minted on coins, a botanical treasure that was considered a divine gift in ancient times and then disappeared without a trace.

Silphium was the gold of antiquity. A plant from Cyrenaica in North Africa, it was revered by the Greeks and Romans for its extraordinary healing powers, its aphrodisiac properties and its use in perfumes, ointments and elixirs. Its value was so high that it was eventually over-harvested - to the point of complete extinction. The last known stalk is said to have been given to Emperor Nero himself before the miracle plant disappeared forever.

What if Silphium could be reborn in olfactory form? Stora Skuggan takes us on an imaginary journey - a modern reconstruction of a lost wonder, a fragrant vision of what Silphium might have been.

The fragrance - an archaeological expedition in a bottle
Silphium Eau de Parfum is a tribute to the ancient world, an olfactory distillation of myth, medicine and opulence. It smells as if it had been carried over from the past, as if it could be found on an ancient papyrus scroll or discovered in a sealed vial of Roman glass.

The top note is a primal, powerful awakening. Green, spicy notes - perhaps the idea of silphium itself - mingle with the bittersweet flavour of saffron and galbanum, while a hint of bergamot adds a citric brightness. The scent is fresh and vibrant, but with a mysterious depth - like stepping into an ancient market where dried herbs, resins and exotic spices linger in the air.

At the heart of the fragrance, a rich, almost medicinal complexity unfolds. Myrrh and frankincense, those ancient resins once dedicated to temples and rituals, combine with the earthy, dry warmth of vetiver and coriander. A hint of balsam and dried leaves lends the perfume an organic depth, almost as if you could sense the traces of a long-gone plant in it.

The base note is the true essence of this fragrance - a deep, dark, almost mystical warmth. Labdanum, patchouli and musk form a foundation that seems ancient, as if it had been preserved within the walls of a Roman villa. Honey and amber lend a subtle sweetness reminiscent of medicinal tinctures, while a hint of leather and woody notes reinforce the idea of a treasure from a lost era.

An olfactory enigma - between reality and myth
Silphium Eau de Parfum is no ordinary fragrance. It is a journey through time, an archaeological discovery, a glimpse into a forgotten world. It is the aroma of a lost elixir that has flowed through time - a reminder of what once was and will never be again.

This fragrance is for those who are drawn to history, for people who love mystery and seek fragments of the past. Silphium is more than a perfume - it is an olfactory vision, a reconstructed echo of a legend.

With this creation, Stora Skuggan proves once again that perfume can be far more than a collection of notes - it can be a story told on the skin, a forgotten myth that comes back to life in every nuance.

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