House of Excelsior Signature Accord™

Ziziphus spina-christi

Purification · Protection · Blessing · Divine Remembrance™

Sidr - the Lote Tree of Paradise - is the sacred seal of House of Excelsior and the living heart of the Signature Accord™.

Honoured for over 3,000 years across the ancient cradles of civilisation, Sidr holds a singular place in sacred tradition. In Islamic tradition, it is the tree that marks the boundary of the seventh heaven - the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary - beyond which no creation may pass. In Sufi and philosophical tradition, Sidrat al-Muntahā symbolises the sacred barrier between created intellect and pure Divinity - the furthest reach of human and angelic consciousness, the cosmic threshold where knowledge, perception, and passage attain their appointed limit. Beyond it remains the sacred veil between the created universe and the infinite, incomprehensible essence of God. In Jewish tradition, it is associated with purification and the sacred rites of cleansing. Within Christian tradition, Ziziphus spina-christi - meaning Christ's Thorn - has long been associated with the Crown of Thorns, honouring the tree as a witness to the most sacred moment in Christian history. Across ancient Egyptian, Arabian, and Mediterranean cultures, Sidr leaves were used in the sacred washing of the body, in protection rituals, and in ceremonies of blessing and renewal.

In the N° 99 Collection, organic Sidr is infused for 19 days into the foundation of each creation - a devotional act that honours its sacred significance and ensures its presence is felt not merely as an ingredient, but as a living intention woven into every drop.

Sidr does not merely fragrance. It purifies, protects, and blesses. It is the first note and the final seal.

Sacred Benefits

The Sacred Seal - Sidr is the living signature of every House of Excelsior creation. Its presence marks each formulation as a sacred act of devotion, not merely a product of craft.

Purification - Used for centuries in the sacred washing of the body across Islamic, Jewish, and ancient Arabian traditions. Sidr leaves are renowned for their cleansing and purifying properties, both physically and spiritually.

Protection - Honoured across ancient traditions as a botanical of protection - used to guard the body, the home, and the spirit against harm, negativity, and spiritual disturbance.

Blessing - Present in ceremonies of blessing and anointing across cultures for thousands of years. To be touched by Sidr is to be touched by something ancient, sacred, and intentional.

Divine Remembrance™ - Within House of Excelsior, Sidr carries the philosophy of Divine Remembrance™ - the invitation to return to stillness, presence, and truth beneath every season of life.

Skin Nourishment - Rich in saponins, flavonoids, and natural compounds that cleanse, soothe, and nourish the skin with extraordinary gentleness. Traditionally used in hair and skin care across the ancient world.

Aromatic Presence - Subtle, earthy, and grounding - Sidr's aromatic presence anchors the Signature Accord™, providing the sacred foundation upon which Frankincense, Myrrh, and Damask Rose unfold.

I am purified. I am protected. I am remembered.

Boswellia carterii

Elevation · Prayer · Clarity · Sacred Presence

For millennia, Frankincense has risen with the smoke of sacred fires - in temples, in churches, in mosques, in the ceremonies of ancient Egypt, in the offerings of the Magi. It is the resin of elevation: the botanical that lifts the spirit, clears the mind, and creates the conditions for prayer, presence, and remembrance.

One of the three gifts carried by the Magi to the infant Jesus, Frankincense has been revered across all three Abrahamic faiths as a sacred offering of the highest order. In ancient Egypt, it was burned in temples as kyphi - a sacred incense blend - and used in the anointing of pharaohs. In Islamic tradition, it is burned to purify the home and invite blessing. In Jewish tradition, it was one of the four sacred spices of the Temple incense.

Within the Signature Accord™, Frankincense brings clarity, elevation, and sacred presence - the top note that opens the composition and lifts every creation toward the divine.

Sacred Benefits

Elevation of the Spirit - Frankincense has been used across traditions to elevate consciousness, deepen prayer, and create the conditions for spiritual presence. Its smoke has risen in sacred spaces for over 5,000 years.

Clarity of Mind - Traditionally used to clear mental fog, calm anxious thoughts, and restore focus and clarity. Within the ritual, Frankincense invites the mind to settle and the spirit to rise.

Sacred Anointing - One of the most revered anointing botanicals in history - used in the anointing of kings, priests, and sacred objects across Egyptian, Hebrew, Christian, and Islamic traditions.

Skin Renewal - Renowned in ancient and modern beauty traditions for its ability to support skin renewal, reduce the appearance of blemishes, and restore a luminous, even complexion.

Anti-inflammatory & Protective - Rich in boswellic acids and natural compounds with deeply soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used to support the skin's natural resilience and protective barrier.

Grounding Presence - Despite its elevating quality, Frankincense also grounds - anchoring the spirit in the present moment and creating a sense of sacred stillness within the ritual.

I rise. I am present. I am clear.

Commiphora myrrha

Grounding · Reverence · Endurance · Sacred Commitment

Myrrh has accompanied humanity through its most sacred passages - birth, death, anointing, and renewal. Deep, balsamic, and enduring, it is the resin of devotion: for those who stay, who endure, and who honour what is difficult with grace and reverence.

One of the three gifts of the Magi, Myrrh has been revered as a sacred offering for over 5,000 years. Burned as temple incense, used in the ancient art of embalming, and honoured across the cradles of civilisation, it is a resin that has witnessed the full breadth of the human story. Its name is drawn from the Arabic murr - meaning "bitter" - a quiet testament to its depth, its complexity, and its unapologetic presence. Myrrh does not soften itself for comfort. It endures, as it always has, across civilisations and centuries.

Within the Signature Accord™, Myrrh grounds and anchors - the deep base note that holds the composition in stillness, endurance, and sacred commitment.

Sacred Benefits

Grounding & Anchoring - Myrrh is the base note of the Signature Accord™ - the deep, balsamic anchor that holds the entire composition in stillness. It grounds the spirit and steadies the nervous system.

Emotional Endurance - Traditionally associated with the capacity to endure - to remain present through sorrow, transformation, and the difficult passages of life. Myrrh does not offer escape. It offers companionship.

Sacred Anointing & Ceremony - Used in the anointing of the dead, the blessing of sacred objects, and the ceremonies of transition across Egyptian, Hebrew, Christian, and Islamic traditions for over 5,000 years.

Skin Healing & Restoration - One of the most revered healing botanicals in ancient medicine. Rich in terpenoids and natural compounds with deeply restorative, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties.

Anti-inflammatory & Soothing - Traditionally used to soothe irritated, inflamed, or damaged skin. Myrrh supports the skin's natural healing process with extraordinary depth and gentleness.

Aromatic Depth - Warm, balsamic, and complex - Myrrh's aromatic presence is unmistakable. It deepens and enriches the Signature Accord™, adding layers of sacred complexity that unfold slowly on the skin.

I remain. I endure. I honour the sacred passage of my becoming.

Rosa damascena

Love · Grace · Devotion · The Heart of Renewal

No flower has been more universally revered. Born in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria - one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth - the Damask Rose has been cultivated and honoured for centuries in the very land that gave it its name. Syria is among the earliest cradles of botanical civilisation, and the Damask Rose is among its most precious gifts to the world.

Carried along ancient trade routes, introduced to Europe during the Crusades, and treasured across Islamic, Persian, Greek, Roman, and Eastern traditions as the embodiment of divine love, grace, and devotion - no flower has been more honoured in sacred and aromatic tradition.

Within the Signature Accord™, Damask Rose serves as the heart - the floral soul that softens, opens, and brings the sacred composition into full bloom. It is a reminder that beauty is not vanity, grace is not weakness, and renewal is also an act of love.

Sacred Benefits

Born in Damascus, Syria - The Damask Rose takes its name from Damascus - the ancient Syrian capital and one of the great cradles of civilisation. Cultivated there for centuries and carried along ancient trade routes, it became the most celebrated rose in the world of perfumery, ceremony, and sacred beauty.

The Queen of Flowers - Universally revered across Islamic, Persian, Greek, Roman, and Eastern traditions as the embodiment of divine love, beauty, and grace. No flower has been more honoured in sacred and aromatic tradition.

Heart & Emotional Restoration - Deeply associated with the heart in traditional medicine and spiritual practice - used to ease grief, soften sorrow, restore emotional equilibrium, and awaken the remembrance of love and sacred worth.

Skin Radiance & Renewal - One of the most prized botanicals in ancient and modern beauty traditions - renowned for its ability to hydrate, tone, and restore luminosity and softness to the skin.

Natural Perfumery & Aromatic Depth - Among the most complex and exquisite aromatic botanicals on earth - its scent has anchored sacred perfumery, ceremony, and ritual across civilisations for thousands of years.

Antioxidant & Protective - Rich in natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds, traditionally used to protect, nourish, and restore the skin with extraordinary gentleness.

The Heart of the Accord - Within the House of Excelsior Signature Accord™, Damask Rose serves as the heart - the floral soul that softens, opens, and brings the sacred composition into full bloom.

I soften. I open. I honour beauty within and around me.

These four botanicals each carry thousands of years of sacred use, aromatic reverence, and spiritual significance across the ancient world. Together, they create something unprecedented - a composition at once deeply rooted in tradition and entirely original in its expression.

Sidr purifies and seals. Frankincense elevates and clarifies. Myrrh grounds and endures. Damask Rose opens and softens.

Together, they are the House of Excelsior Signature Accord™ - the sacred heart of every creation in the N° 99 Collection, and the aromatic thread that binds each one to the same ancient lineage of devotion, beauty, and renewal.

This is not merely a fragrance accord. It is a living philosophy - an invitation to remember, to pause, and to be renewed.

Sacred. Pure. Timeless.

Sidr - the Lote Tree of Paradise - is the sacred seal of every House of Excelsior creation, honoured across ancient traditions as a symbol of purification, protection, blessing, spiritual renewal, and Divine Remembrance™.

Handcrafted in limited batches in Australia with devotion and reverence in limited batches under the House of Excelsior Alchemical Protocol, using ethically sourced local and international premium ingredients to honour the integrity and rarity of its sacred formulation.

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