Perfume Oil
The Mendesian
Size: 10 ml
Experience one of the most famous and sought-after perfumes of ancient Egypt and the wider ancient world, brought into modern wear in collaboration with Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith.
• An extraordinary fragrance rooted in ancient Egyptian history
• Created in collaboration with Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith
• Rich resins, captivating spices and delicate floral notes
• A conditioning moringa oil base
An Ancient Fragrance, Reborn
- A celebrated fragrance: One of the most celebrated fragrances of the ancient world, The Mendesian brings Egyptian perfumery into the present.
- Created with Dora Goldsmith: Created in collaboration with Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith, this modern perfume is inspired by the perfumery of ancient Egypt and its historical reconstruction.
- Reconstructed base oil: Each bottle contains a base oil reconstructed and made personally by Dora Goldsmith in Berlin and sent to us, which we finish into the final perfume here in the United States.
- The notes: This intimate perfume oil combines rich myrrh, warm spices, pine and delicate floral notes.
- Skin and story: Its moringa oil base conditions the skin, while its resins and aromatic botanicals reflect a history in which fragrance and skincare were closely connected.
Myrrh, Cassia, Cinnamon, Pine, Lily and Lotus.
Organic Moringa Oil, Myrrh Resin, Pine Resin, Organic Cinnamon, Cassia, Fragrance, Vitamin E.
- Apply to pulse points such as wrists, neck and collarbones.
- Remove the cap, invert the bottle, and gently glide it over the skin.
Made in small batches and shipped fresh. Please allow 1 to 3 business days for your order to be prepared before it ships.
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- Founder formulated in small batches
- Inspired by Egyptian beauty history
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The Mendesian: $54.00
Key ingredients
Every ingredient earns its place
Every ingredient earns its place, including every essential oil. Ancient Egyptians used fragrant oils and resins in ointments, personal care and anointing preparations. Our modern aromatic botanicals likewise have roles beyond fragrance: research into their compounds explores antioxidant activity, skin comfort, surface-cleansing properties and pathways relevant to skin aging. Each is chosen individually for the complete formula. We do not assume that every modern botanical was used in ancient Egypt.
Heritage
- A treasured resin from Punt, used in temple incense, kyphi and anointing preparations.
- It held a central place among the resins of Egyptian ritual and care, and it is the soul of this fragrance.
Research
- Studies explore its role in wound care.
- The same body of research explores antimicrobial action.
Warm spices that give the perfume its sensual depth.
Green and floral notes that lift the blend and let it evolve on the skin.
Explore every ingredient on our Ingredients page.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Our formulas combine botanical oils, shea nilotica and aromatic materials with functional ingredients chosen for texture, performance and safety. We publish full ingredient lists on each product page.
No, not every formula is vegan. Our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser contains manuka honey, and our Egyptian Blue Endless Glow Balm contains beeswax-derived Cera Bellina. See each product's ingredient list for details.
Water-containing skincare needs an effective preservative system to help prevent microbial growth. We use an appropriate preservative in our Milk & Honey Foaming Cleanser; our anhydrous products have different preservation requirements.
Our skincare products are gluten free and contain no wheat- or gluten-derived ingredients. Contact us if you have specific allergy concerns.
We do not add artificial colorants to our skincare formulas.
Our products are made in small batches in the United States.
Some formulas contain tree nut oils. We do not intentionally add soy-derived ingredients. Please consult individual ingredient lists if you have allergies.
We choose organic ingredients where practical, but our finished products are not represented as certified organic.
No. We do not test our finished products on animals.
Ancient Egyptian traditions of skincare, scent and beauty inspire our modern formulas. Co-founder and formulator Dean Harrison develops our high-performance skincare, alongside the creative perspective of Egyptian artist, co-founder and Co-Creative Director Dina Elsaid, and historical insights from Egyptologists.