Materials
Kyphi
The oldest incense with surviving recipes: myrrh, frankincense and mastic bound with honey, wine and raisins and aged. The ancestor of every kneaded incense from bakhoor to nerikō.
| Type | compound incense |
|---|---|
| Form | Kneaded, aged paste of resins, honey, wine, raisins and aromatics |
| Extracts | Not applicable. |
| Regulation | Not applicable. |
Scent facets
- sweet
- spicy
- resinous
- winy
- herbal
Botanical source
Origins
Uses
- Egyptian temple incense at evening
- ancient medicine and drink