Shem-el-Nessim
Originally created in 1906, this rich, luxurious fragrance typifies the Edwardian era with its warm floral powdery character.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Neroli
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root
Base Notes: Musk, Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Heliotrope
Inspiration
In Arabic this means “smelling the scents of the breeze”. A blissfully powdery iris scent with a citrus edge. Geranium, rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine give it a delicate, floral heart.
Part of Grossmith's Classic Collection. Using the original formulae and keeping natural materials wherever possible, irrespective of cost, Grossmith have ‘remastered’ three classic fragrances, Hasu-no-Hana (1888), Phul-Nana (1891) and Shem-el-Nessim (1906).
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat. (SD Alcohol 40-B), Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Benzyl Cinnamate.
For external use only.
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
Delivery
Standard UK Delivery - £4.50. Orders will be delivered within 2 to 5 working days.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed 1pm - £8.00. Orders will be delivered the next working day for orders placed before 12pm.
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