
Native to the Nile Valley, cumin is an herbaceous plant that produces small seeds with a pungent yet fresh flavor. In ancient times, cumin was used in the mummification process, while the Romans used it in cooking as a seasoning. For the perfumery, the noses proceed to the distillation of the dried and crushed seeds. This material is extremely powerful. This is why cumin is found in very small quantities in certain perfumes, mostly for men. Its smell is lively, aromatic and of course spicy. The spice evokes an impression of heat with aniseed tones.