Frankincense Resin, known for its woody, oriental scent, has been used in perfumery and aromatherapy for thousands of years. It is known for its connection with spirituality and often figures in religious and spiritual rites. The frankincense smell resembles spices and red pepper, with subtle hints of citrus and even honey. Frankincense resin has a rich and storied history, dating back thousands of years. It was used by the ancient Egyptians, who prized it for its pleasant aroma and its preservative qualities. Frankincense was also used in religious ceremonies and as a perfume. The crystallized pieces were used as incense by burning the resin on top of lit coal, producing perfumed smoke. It is known that the ancient Greeks and Romans imported resins in massive quantity to be used as incense during cremations and for other purposes. Frankincense is an ancient and fabled aromatic tree resin, its use as a fragrant perfume reported from a multitude of historical sources at least as early as 1500 BC. Frankincense consists of the dried resin from the frankincense tree, and it is one of the most common and sought-after of aromatic tree resins in the world even today.
Natural or Synthetic?
Frankincense oil is obtained by tapping resin from the Boswellia tree and steam distilling it. Synthetic alternatives replicate its scent due to high extraction costs.
Fragrance Families Frankincense Most Commonly Found In
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