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.
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 |
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 |
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