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Opoponax
ResinFound in 10 fragrances
Sweet, balsamic, and warm with a honeyed, myrrh-like quality. Opoponax (sweet myrrh) is softer and more approachable than true myrrh, adding a gentle, resinous sweetness.
Origin: Somalia, Ethiopia
👃 Smells Like
Sweet, balsamic, warm with a honeyed, myrrh-like quality
🧪 Role in Perfumery
Softer and more approachable than true myrrh. Adds gentle resinous sweetness.
🤝 Pairs Well With
1
As Top Note
4
As Heart Note
5
As Base Note
Often Paired With
Perfumes featuring Opoponax
Slow Dance
2019Byredo
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★★
Opoponax · Cognac
Honour Woman
2011Amouage
FloralEDPWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Rhuburb · Pepper · Coriander
Interlude Woman
2012Amouage
ChypreParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Marigold · Ginger · Grapefruit · Bergamot
Interlude Man
2012Amouage
WoodyEDPMen
AED 1028
★★★★
Oregano · Pepper · Bergamot
Shalimar L'Essence
1990Guerlain
OrientalEDTWomen
AED 477
★★★★
Citruses · Bergamot · Lemon · Cedar
Jubilation XXV Woman
2007Amouage
OrientalEDPMen
AED 1028
★★★★
Blackberry · Olibanum · Orange · Labdanum
Tobacolor
2021Dior
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 918
★★★★
Smoke
Carlisle
2015Parfums de Marly
FloralParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★★
Nutmeg · Green Apple · Saffron
CK Be
2010Calvin Klein
WoodyEDTUnisex
AED 92
★★★½★
Lavender · Bergamot · Juniper Berries · Mint
Pomegranate Noir
2005Jo Malone London
OrientalCologneWomen
AED 202
★★★½★
Pomegranate · Rhuburb · Plum · Raspberry