BOTANICAL Boswellia carterii
Olfactive family
Ambery
Balsamic
Product type
NaturalsTechnology
Resinoid Olfactive description
With a sweet, woody and balsamic undertone, Olibanum offers a green, terpenic, citrusy, peppery and resinous profile.
Sensual and rich, the note is typically oriental.
Compared to the essential oil, the resinoid is warmer, more resinous, balsamic and oriental.
Resinoids are usually used to bring a fixing effect and typical balsamic, resinous and warm notes.
ProcessA primary extraction with volatile solvent on fresh or dry biomass yields to a Concrete or Resinoid.
The Absolute is obtained via a second purification step in the process.
Extracted part: gum (called "tears" due to the way the gum exudes from the trunk of the tree).
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia Somalia