The saffron perfume Bizantium is inspired by the "Syrian mute" and the Greek myth of Crocus' passion for the nymph Smilax. | The crossed stigmata lines represent Croqus' blood drops for his beloved Smilax, which will become saffron flowers, the main ingredient of this fragrance. Its subtle spicy woody aroma is mainly given by the presence of lily and amber which causes a magnificent fragrance. The Merchant of Venice has its conceptual origins in Venice and its history and the city's eternal role as a center of perfumery tradition throughout the world.