Product Description
The myth of Favonius and Flora, the goddess of flowers, is a fascinating story that celebrates love and transformation. Favonius, the Roman god of the wind, fell in love with Flora and, in order to conquer her, transformed himself into a rose, the goddess's favorite flower. Flora, impressed by Favonius' gesture of love, kissed the rose and thus fulfilled his wish. The term "rose" is said to have originated from a misunderstanding between Flora and Cupid: struck by the arrow of love, Flora tried to pronounce the word "Eros", but her excitement made it sound like "ros". Since then, the rose has become a symbol of love, youth and beauty in both Roman and Greek culture. Favonius, whose name means "favorable", was known as the gentle and fertile wind, the harbinger of spring. It was said to rule over plants and flowers, bringing with it the vitality and fertility of nature in its spring awakening. The Roman poet Horace described the arrival of spring as the return of Favonius and his bright westerly winds, bringing rebirth and prosperity. In Favonius Extrait, which Nishane has created exclusively for Harrods, rose, frankincense and oud combine harmoniously to create an enveloping sensory experience. Incense with its characteristic note opens the fragrance, accompanies the flow and promotes a gentle transition to the rose and oud notes. A fragrance that captures the magic of spring and the essence of love and transformation. Fragrance notes: Frankincense, pink pepper, bergamot, rose, cypriol or nagarmotha oil, geranium, artemisia, clary sage, agarwood (oud), patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood
