Matthew Poole and continuators on Song of Solomon 5:13

13 His cheeks are as a bed of spices , as sweet flowers : his lips like lilies , dropping sweet smelling myrrhe .

His Face or Countenance, an eminent part whereof is the Cheeks, in which the Beauty or Deformity of a Face doth much consist.

Which being higher than other parts of the Garden fitly represents the Cheeks, which are higher than other parts of the Face.

Not of drie spices, for they are not in Beds, but of Aromatical Flowers which delight both the Eye with a pleasant prospect, and the smell with their fragrancy. This may also signifie the down or hair upon the Bridegrooms cheeks, which is the evidence of his mature and vigorous Age, and may denote that Christs sweetness and gentleness is accompanied with Majesty, and Gravity, and just severity.

This may be added to explain the former Phrase. Or, towers of perfumes, i. e. Boxes in which perfumes were put, which by their height or form, had some resemblance to a Turret.

Beautiful and pleasant. Or this is meant of that sort of Lillies which were of a red or purple colour, as ancient Writers affirm, and so signifie the grateful colour of the Lips. This may note that Grace which was poured into Christs Lips, and which flowed from them in sweet and excellent discourses.

Not only graceful to the Eye, as Lillies are, but also fragrant to the smell.

Marginal references: Or, towers of perfumes.