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Tuesday 27 June 2023

Myrrh

  
The Commiphora myrrha tree, from which the myrrh resin is extracted


Myrrh is a traditional incense. It is a resin extracted from the commiphora myrrha tree - there are differences in the scent depending on where it is harvested. It is a dry, woody, bitter, warm, deep, brown, balsamic, resinous scent, and is generally used in combination with the sweeter frankincense rather than on its own, so the sweetness and bitterness balance out and harmonise each other - like using bitter hops to offset the sweetness of malt in beer. 

It can be made into an essential oil. These are not expensive. I have one from FreshSkin which is leathery, sweet, musky, woody, oily, some turps, some citric notes, pleasant bitter notes like tree bark, faint licorice. Because myrrh isn't a single scent, rather a blend of characteristics, it is difficult to synthesise, though there is myrrhone, made by Firmenich. 

Fragrantica have a good article on Myrrh.


Reviews


Satya (BNG - post 2018) Myrrh (M)
Sept 2021 - Score: 42↑ 



HEM Myrrh Masala Incense
March 2022 - Score: 39



HEM Myrrh Incense Cones 
Jan 2019 - Score: 31


Oct 2024 - Score: 30=↑  



Hari Darshan Myrrh Incense Cones (P)
March 2022 - Score: 30



Nandita Organic Myrrh Masala Incense (PM)
Feb 2024 - Score: 29↓



Nippon Kodo Morning Star Myrrh
Sept 2021 - Score: 28


Kings of Incense King of Myrrh
Feb 2022 - Score: 26



The Scenter Tree Resin Myrrh
Sept 2021 - Score: 25



Number of scents: 9
Top score: 42
Low score: 25
Average top five: 35
Total score: 31

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Different Scents



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