Resin

Myrrh

Note Profile

Botanical 852 perfumes

Also Known As

Myrhh, Omumbiri Myrrh

About

Bitter, medicinal resin

Scent Profile

Myrrh smells deep and balsamic, led by a bitter, medicinal bite, like antiseptic or a bandage soaked in dark resin. As the bitterness fades, a warm, earthy quality comes through, with a faint animal undertone underneath. It has a dusty, powdery texture and a light smokiness, like spent incense. Over time it settles onto old, dry wood in the drydown.

ScentWheel

Breadthmedium

EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting

Family Amber · Musk · Leather, Woody & Earthy

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Myrrh

A natural extract

CAS 8016-37-3

Myrrh (IFRA NCS), Commiphora.

How the layers join

Origin

Myrrh is a natural gum-resin obtained from the Commiphora species, primarily harvested in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The resin is collected by making incisions in the tree's bark, allowing the sap to harden before being gathered and processed for perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use myrrh mainly as a base note to impart depth and longevity to compositions, especially in oriental, woody, and incense-themed fragrances. It blends well with frankincense, spices, woods, and florals, and is valued for its fixative properties and ability to add complexity.