Relaxing, restorative; meditative; centering; grounding.

Aroma: Heavy balsamic, bitter-spicy, earthy/woody. Long lasting.

History: One of the oldest known perfumery materials, cherished by the Egyptians and used in royal cosmetic preparations. It is mentioned in the Bible in the song of Solomon, and Mary Magdalena anointed Jesus’ feet before the Last Supper: “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of Spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.”