 Honeysuckle
Attar
Honeysuckle are arching
shrubs or twining vines in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the
Northern Hemisphere. There are about 180 species of honeysuckle, with by
far the greatest diversity in China, where over 100 species occur; by
comparison, Europe and North America have only about 20 native species
each. Widely known species include Lonicera periclymenum (European
Honeysuckle or Woodbine), Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle, White
Honeysuckle, or Chinese Honeysuckle) and Lonicera sempervirens (Coral
Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle, or Woodbine Honeysuckle). Hummingbirds
are attracted to these plants.
The hazel and the
honeysuckle signify the two fated lovers Tristan and Isolde in Marie de
France's "Chevrefoil."
In the book The Sound
and the Fury by William Faulkner, the smell of honeysuckle is mentioned
often to imply sexual activity on the part of the character Caddy.
The British actress
Honeysuckle Weeks was named after the honeysuckle flowers, which were in
bloom at the time of her birth.
Honeysuckle Rose is a
1935 solo piano jazz tune by Fats Waller and a 1980 Willie Nelson film.
Honeysuckle is
mentioned in Robert Frost's poem "To Earthward," as well as the O.A.R.
song "Earthward" which quotes the poem.
Honeysuckle, or
honeysuckle vine, is featured and repeated in the chorus of "Tin Cup
Chalice" by Jimmy Buffett.
The band Drivin' N'
Cryin' is well known for their 1989 single "Honeysuckle Blue" their 1989
single "Honeysuckle Blue"
To Earthward
Love at the lips was touch
As sweet as I could bear;
And once that seemed too much;
I lived on air
That crossed me from sweet things,
The flow of - was it musk
From hidden grapevine springs
Down hill at dusk?
I had the swirl and ache
From sprays of honeysuckle
That when they're gathered shake
Dew on the knuckle.
I craved strong sweets, but those
Seemed strong when I was young;
The petal of the rose
It was that stung.
Now no joy but lacks salt
That is not dashed with pain
And weariness and fault;
I crave the stain
Of tears, the aftermark
Of almost too much love,
The sweet of bitter bark
And burning clove.
When stiff and sore and scarred
I take away my hand
From leaning on it hard
In grass and sand,
The hurt is not enough:
I long for weight and strength
To feel the earth as rough
To all my length.
Robert Frost
Honeysuckle Attar
More Info |
Honeysuckle is obtained from
the honey suckle flowers native to India and Pakistan. The natural attar has
a deep sensuous scent combined with a relaxing effect. It is extensively
used in perfumery, cosmetic industry and as an aromatherapy product. This
perfume oil is exciting and deeply moving.
|
|
PLAY |
----
BACK
|
