LVNEA - Apothecary Rose | Parfum Crème - Rose Gallica, Apricot, Myrrh

LVNEA - Apothecary Rose | Parfum Crème - Rose Gallica, Apricot, Myrrh

An ode to Rosa Gallica — the apothecary rose. This latest addition to the Parfum Crème line melts into the skin like butter, imbuing flesh with the heavenly scent of heirloom roses and verdant freshly cut stems bolstered by the aroma of sweet tarragon, jammy apricot, and warm, resinous, and earthy myrrh.

The history of Rosa Gallica is enveloped in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Valued for its captivating fragrance and beauty, this rose also had culinary and ornamental uses. By the Middle Ages, it had traveled to Europe and became the first cultivated rose in medieval monastery gardens.

In the early 19th century, French apothecaries used Rosa Gallica to symbolize their craft, placing it at their shop entrances, earning it the name "The Apothecary's Rose." Today, Rosa Gallica continues to be cherished for its historical legacy and enduring charm.

Featured Notes: rose gallica, rose de mai, damask rose, tarragon, violet leaf, apricot, labdanum, myrrh

Aspects: dewy floral with a fresh green opening, jammy with herbaceous nuances, resinous, earthy dry-down with subtle undertones of aromatic spice

How to Use: Scoop out the desired amount of this scented balm and gently warm it between your fingers before applying it to pulse points (wrists, the crook of the elbow, the nape of the neck, the décoleté) or wherever you please. Solid perfumes perform best when in contact with heat and do wonderfully on warm summer days, or when applied under the collar of a shirt when the temperature drops. Those with facial hair may consider working a small amount into their beards if desired, as well.

INGREDIENTS: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Natural Fragrance/Parfum (Floral Waxes, Essential Oils, Absolutes, Plant Extracts).

Natural. Botanical. Unisex. Artisanally Handcrafted In-House In Small Batches.

Size: 10 g in an amethyst glass pot nested in a gift box.