Price includes Shipping and Insurance Australia Wide. Egyptian Oils (Perfume) Frankincense 10, 5,2ml dropper/roll-on/ bottle Made in Egypt Choose the style and potency of your Frankincence Essence. 10ml dropper bottle 10ml roll-on 5ml roll on 2ml roll on Frankincence Frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula, in North Africa, and Somalia for more than 5000 years.A mural depicting sacks of frankincense traded from the Land of Punt adorns the walls of the temple of ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut, who died circa 1458 BC Frankincense was one of the consecrated incenses (HaKetoret) described in the Hebrew Bible and Talmud used in Ketoret ceremonies.[9] The frankincense of the Jews, as well as of the Greeks and Romans, is also called Olibanum (from the Hebrew חלבנה). Old Testament references report it in trade from Sheba (Isaiah 60:6 ; Jeremiah 6:20). Frankincense is mentioned in the Song of Solomon The word perfume is derived from the Latin perfume, meaning "through smoke." The art of perfumery was known to the ancient Egyptians. References to perfumery materials and even perfume formulas are found in the Ancient Egyptian Burial sites, Tombs and in the Bible. The burning of incense in religious rites of ancient China, Palestine, and Egypt led gradually to the personal use of perfume known as attar's, widespread in ancient Greece and Rome. During the Middle Ages Crusaders brought knowledge of perfumery to Europe from the East. After 1500 Paris was the major center of perfume-making. Today Egypt is still a major trading center for the perfume industry. We have teamed up with the best perfume trading houses in Egypt. What's the difference between perfume oils and perfume? Please do not confuse these perfume oils with cologne or essential oils. Pure perfume essence oils are far more sophisticated than perfume with fillers. Never offensive or overpowering, long lasting and balanced. We at My Egypt are honored to be able to offer you the best in fragrance - drop for drop we offer a superior product. Try us - we think you'll agree. Please look on our home page for more information about the Pure Egyptian Oils. Made in Egypt. Product of Egypt.