Description
KYPHI (an alternate spelling is Khyphi) is probably the most famous of all early Egyptian perfumes handed down to us from antiquity. Kyphi is the Latin version of the Greek translation of Kapet in Egypt which was originally a general term for fumigation through smoke and was used in the temples. Eventually Kyphi developed a particular recipe and ‘brand’. Primarily used as an incense, Kyphi was also used as a remedy for such ailments as nightmares and snake bites.
* 88% Botanical. (For sale at Denver Art Museum’s KING TUT exhibit, 2010).
* EdP / VdP sample vials are 1/2 filled; Perfume / Extrait mini roller vials are full.
**FYI: the Voile de Parfum format is created with natural source IPM. It is the only format that is ship-able for International orders as it is non-flammable by Dangerous Goods standards. EdP, which uses natural alcohol, is considered a Dangerous Good, due to it’s flammability and can not be shipped outside of the continental US.
Amy –
This is one of my absolute favorites. I am a woman but I love this mysterious clean scent. Use lightly it’s euphoric
alicia@pearce42.com (verified owner) –
I love this scent! It is a wonderful combination of incense and the Cardamom. Not overpowering but noticeable. While I love a lot of the DSH perfumes, this one is my favorite.
shirleyd (verified owner) –
Exquisite, warm, rich, ancient….Cardamom Kyphi is a ‘must have’ for every woman who wants to be an instant “Queen of the Nile!”
Arneblaze (verified owner) –
Kyphi is the oldest scent, whose recipe has been handed down to us – from Ancient Egypt. All recipes for kyphi mention wine, honey, and raisins. Other identifiable ingredients include:
• cinnamon and cassia bark,
• the aromatic rhizomes of cyperus and sweet flag,
• cedar,
• juniper berry, and
• resins and gums such as frankincense, myrrh, benzoin resin, labdanum, and mastic.
Some ingredients remain obscure. Spikenard is listed as an ingredient in some recipes.
The manufacture of kyphi as given in the Edfu text involves blending and aging of sixteen ingredients in sequence. The result was rolled into balls and placed on hot coals to release a perfumed smoke. [quote from Wikipedia]
DSH’s Cardamom and Kyphi is a worthy nod to that ancient recipe. One is immediately hit with a strong combination of cardamom and clove. Cinammon and cedar seem to be woven in, as well as amber. The dry down is soft and amber redolent with a light veil of cardamom and cinnamon floating above.
An excellent and worthy addition to the roster of spicy Oriental scents.
joewordsmith@gmail.com (verified owner) –
This one took my breath away. I may spring for the Parfumeur version and the body butter if it’s strong enough!
smorey123 –
C&K was among the first DSH perfumes I purchased. The scent is spicy and comforting, a warm hug received upon entering an old bakery off the kasbah.
Alisha (verified owner) –
This is the most exquisite spice perfume I have ever had the pleasure of smelling! The cardamom is phenomenal!This is the most perfect cool weather fragrance. A true comfort scent!
hutsonhv (verified owner) –
So, so pretty. Cardamom and cinnamon sugar with wisps of curling incense. Applied lightly, it lingers close to the skin, warm and shimmery. My second favorite DSH perfume so far, next only to Vanilla Bourbon Intense, and I think they may layer quite nicely together.
anadevice –
As soon as I apply, I get lots of spicy, glittering cardamom. I was worried it was going to be too intense, but it’s soon balanced by sugared resins, soft woods, and a warm, creamy musk. More aromatic notes emerge, they’re very blended and hard to pick out, but I smell hints of fresh, black pepper and balsamic frankincense.
This is a beautiful and sophisticated scent while still being warm and cozy.
Krystyne Biyer (verified owner) –
After receiving a sample of Cardamom & Khyphi, I had to have it. Cardamom was a new note for me in perfume and Khyphi – I had never heard of it.
The sillage is not grand and it doesn’t last long on the skin, but I catch myself smelling my wrist and I’ll dab a bit on before I go to sleep. It’s absolutely intoxicating and like nothing else you’ll ever own.
My husband asked what I wanted for Christmas and I sent a link. He purchased the lotion (it’s divine) and purchased the small glass bottled perfume with the dauber. Sadly, I prefer the spray as I feel I’m going to go through this too quickly. The scent is just beautiful in this formula as well.
Laura Macumber –
From my notes-It opens with a slow smoking incense and dry clay. It is spiced well with cardamom and incense with a underlying creamy sweetness (not gourmand). Drydown has a bright red berry with a hint of honey and pistachio. The cardamom in this is warm and slinky
i (verified owner) –
Hmm…the cardamom is quite gentle, and the smell overall reminds me a bit of spiced applesauce (a bit gingery/prickly with spice). Not gourmand-like really, and the cardamom is not very strong. Definitely getting incense, but it’s a rather mild, smooth, creamy, gentle scent. Not very sweet either. I was a bit underwhelmed with this one, but it’s not bad.
Yvonne Roffel –
Omg so good. It’s clean and fresh but also deep and resinous. When I smell it I just want to sigh. I love everything about it. On top of that mostly (or all?) natural so doesn’t bother my asthma or allergies. I asked for this for my birthday this year and just received👍
Still not happy about being middle aged but this compensates somewhat!! At least I can afford amazing perfumery!