For Love of Hyacinth 风信子

For Love of Hyacinth 风信子 by RECLASSIFIED RE调香室 is a fragrance for women and men. For Love of Hyacinth 风信子 was launched in 2014. Top notes are Narcissus and Woody Notes; middle notes are Orris Root and Herbal Notes; base note is Citruses. In Greek mythology, there is a story of a young lad Hyacinth and the sun god Apollo. Hyacinth was a very attractive boy whom Apollo loved very much. Because Hyacinth was equally fond of Apollo, it made Zephyrus the wind god very jealous. Therefore, one day when Apollo was throwing discus, Zephyrus changed the wind direction so that the discus would fly off-course and as a result strike Hyacinth. Apollo was so overcome with grief for he believed he had killed Hyacinth. “I wish I could give up my life in return for yours, but I am unable to do this. I will play a tune on my lyre and sing of my love for you. You will become a flower and my sorrow will be carved on your petals”. As Apollo began to sing, the blood that was spilled on the ground disappeared gradually and soon grew into a beautiful flower – bright of color, rich in fragrance with lines etched on every petal. Hyacinths bloom every spring in memory of this handsome young man who lost his life. True love does not demand possession. It is pure and kind. In truth, Apollo was like a companion and mentor to Hyacinth, content to remain by his side to watch him grow and enjoy the beauty of life. This is the epitome of true love – to experience happiness in knowing the person you love is happy. The hyacinth symbolizes living life in abundance and to the fullest.