Al-Galiyah by Al-Kindi – Galiyat al-Gawali Recreation by The Perfumist
The name al-galiyah in Arabic means precious one, it is a common name to describe something of extremely high value and rarity. The name himself (Abu Yousif Yaqoud bin Ishaq al-kindi) or what is shortly known as Al-kindi was an Arabic Muslim polymath, philosopher, astronomist, mathematician, physician, and chemist. Described by many as the father of Arabic philosophy, he is arguably the father of modern perfumery. A little research will tell you a great amount of information about this amazing personality and his contribution to the world of science and to the modern world of perfumery which is our main subject of study.
