Aurum - Eau de Parfum - Zaharoff

Our first gourmand! You knew it had to be good. We traveled back in time to one of the oldest desserts: Baklava. Yes, that’s right, baklava! The origins of baklava date back to ancient times. Around the 8th century BCE, the people of the Assyrian Empire (which extended across parts of present-day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey) layered unleavened flatbreads with chopped nuts in between, to enjoy during special occasions. Centuries later, ancient Greek and Roman baklava was a dish made of many layers of pastry filled with cheese and honey and flavored with bay leaves. However, the earliest versions of baklava as we know it today date back about 500 years, to the Ottoman Empire. In fact, one of the oldest Baklava shops still exists and claims to be 130 years old! We didn’t want to make this gourmand too sweet, and when master perfumer Claude Dir showed us the honeycomb absolute, we knew it was exactly what we wanted. It’s still incredibly rich and could even pass for an amber oil. Hence AURUM, which means “gold” in Latin. Honeycomb absolute is captured from the natural wax found in fragrant French honeycombs. Using a CO2 extraction method, the wax is gently melted and filtered, a ritual that removes any impurities while ensuring the purest, sweetest essence is preserved. While baklava remains the inspiration for Signature Aurum, honeycomb absolute provides the backbone of this masterpiece and shines throughout the fragrance’s life. From the very first spray, the wearer is enveloped in the most photorealistic, raw, sensual honey. Like the industrious bees that create this elixir, the fragrance always stays true to its origins. The honeycomb oil joins the warmth of amber and vanilla, lending a velvety softness reminiscent of the classic dessert that inspired it. Its ethereal sweetness lingers. A delicate yet enveloping aura infuses the air like a warm embrace from a familiar friend or lover, a fleeting hug that enhances the beauty of every moment. Zaharoff Signature Aurum Concentration: Eau de Parfum Top notes: Honeycomb Absolute (So. of France) Clove Bud (Southeast Asia) Cinnamon Bark (Sri Lanka) Heart notes, heart notes: Walnut (California, USA) Creamy Coconut Milk Almond (California, USA) Fresh Hazelnut (Oregon, USA) Base notes, drydown: Vanilla Infusion Tonka Bean (Brazil) Praline Accord Amber Accord