Fragrance Note
Frankincense
Frankincense (olibanum) is the resin of the Boswellia tree · bright, slightly citrus-resinous, with the unmistakable aroma of religious ritual and meditation. The biblical incense.
About Frankincense
Boswellia sacra and B. carterii produce a resin tapped from the bark by making careful incisions and collecting the dried tears. Oman, Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia are the historical and current producers. Steam distillation yields an oil that reads as bright, slightly citrus-piney, with a distinctive cathedral-incense character. Frankincense anchors religious-themed compositions (Comme des Garçons Avignon, Heeley Cardinal) and modern niche launches seeking sophistication and depth · Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Cashmere Mood, Le Labo Encens 9.
Common questions about Frankincense
- What does Frankincense smell like?
- Frankincense (olibanum) is the resin of the Boswellia tree · bright, slightly citrus-resinous, with the unmistakable aroma of religious ritual and meditation. The biblical incense.
- Where does Frankincense come from?
- Oman, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia
- Is Frankincense a top, heart, or base note?
- Base
- Which TFW fragrances feature Frankincense?
- No current TFW fragrances list Frankincense explicitly. Check the full catalogue at thefragranceworld.co.uk/shop/.