Scent rituals are an important part of ancient Egyptian history and were incorporated into medicine, religion and daily life. Honoring the country’s aromatic heritage, husband-and-wife Cerifa and Hussein Fakhry operate two large certified organic cultivation projects in the Nile delta region, 120 km north of Cairo.

For ten years, PRIMAVERA has sources certified organic essential oils from the Fakhry farms including basil and its exotic relative lemon basil, rose geranium, petit grain and neroli.