Stora Skuggan Silphium EDP

Description

Silphium by Stora Skuggan is a spicy, resinous Eau de Parfum for men and women, created by perfumers Olle Hemmendorff and Tomas Hempel and released in 2017. It imagines the scent of silphium, the prized plant of antiquity that was harvested to extinction. Cistus opens, a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, tobacco, ginger, geranium and clove follows, and frankincense, myrrh, cedarwood and leather form a smoky, ancient base.

Scent Character

• Warm Spicy
• Fresh Spicy

Translation: A dry, peppery spice blend over incense and myrrh, with a touch of tobacco and leather. Old-world, resinous and warm.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Silphium (as an olfactive idea), Cistus
• Heart: Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Tobacco, Ginger, Geranium, Clove
• Base: Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Leather

Performance

Independent longevity and sillage data for this release is limited. Spice-and-resin compositions with incense and leather bases tend to last well, so expect several hours of steady wear with moderate projection that stays warm and close.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in fall, winter and spring. A characterful choice for the office, evenings, dinners and any time you want a distinctive, spicy scent.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, 1.0 oz / 30 ml. From Stora Skuggan, a Stockholm niche perfumery founded by five artists who met at Beckmans College of Design. Silphium was released in 2017.

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Not sure yet? A 1 mL sample costs $11.99, so you can wear it on skin before choosing the $180.00 bottle.

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FAQ

Who created Silphium?
Olle Hemmendorff and Tomas Hempel, for Stora Skuggan, in 2017.

Is it unisex?
Yes. It is designed for men and women alike.

What does it smell like?
Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, incense, myrrh, tobacco and leather.

Is silphium a real note?
Silphium is an extinct plant, so the perfumers evoke it through spices and resins rather than using the plant itself.