A regal yet inviting charisma of royal purple violets, orris root, Mauve Queen iris, French lavender, bergamot, earthy vetiver, rosemary, Dittany of Crete, oak moss, tonka bean, sacred Atlas cedar, white ambergris, cardamom, and sandalwood.
Many crowns of violets,
roses and crocuses
…together you set before more
and many scented wreaths
made from blossoms
around your soft throat…
…with pure, sweet oil
…you anointed me,
and on a soft, gentle bed…
you quenched your desire…
…no holy site…
we left uncovered,
no grove…
- Sappho, c. 600 B.C.E.
Art: With Violets Wreathed and Robes of Saffron Hue by J.W. Godward, 1902