Frankincense

ResinFound in 8 fragrances

Sacred, citrusy, and resinous with a clean, almost lemony facet. Frankincense (olibanum) is one of the oldest perfume materials, used for thousands of years. Omani frankincense is considered the finest grade.

Origin: Oman, Somalia

👃 Smells Like

Sacred, citrusy, resinous with a clean, almost lemony brightness

🧪 Role in Perfumery

One of the oldest perfume materials. Adds both transparency and depth simultaneously.

🤝 Pairs Well With

Myrrh olibanum sandalwood rose pepper

As Top Note

As Heart Note

As Base Note

Often Paired With

sandalwood 4 labdanum 4 amber 4 pink pepper 4 bergamot 3 jasmine 3 vanilla 3 musk 3 patchouli 2 ylang-ylang 2

Perfumes featuring Frankincense

Frankincense

Often Paired With

Perfumes featuring Frankincense

Angel

Guidance 46

Mukhallat Shams

Gold Woman

Café Rose

Lunamaris

Hacivat Oud

Carmina