Resins and smoky materials form a particularly important family for understanding certain facets of oriental perfumery. They connect raw materials, extraction, incense, bakhoor, and fragrance composition.
Resin, gum, balsam: what are we talking about?
These terms refer to natural materials of different kinds. They should not be used as synonyms: their botanical origin, composition, and behavior in perfumery may vary.
The main materials to know
- Olibanum / frankincense: an emblematic resin of fumigation and perfumery traditions.
- Myrrh: a resinous material with balsamic, bitter, and warm facets.
- Benzoin: a balsamic material often associated with amber and gourmand accords.
- Labdanum: a resin with amber, leathery, and balsamic facets.
- Opoponax: a resinous material used to add depth and warmth.
Resins and bakhoor
Resins take on a particular dimension when used in incense and fumigation practices. Our guide to bakhoor is the natural continuation of this chapter.
Resins and perfumery
A resin can be used in different forms depending on the transformation process and the desired composition. It can contribute to amber, balsamic, woody, smoky, or gourmand accords.
This hub will gradually be expanded with individual guides dedicated to olibanum, myrrh, benzoin, labdanum, and opoponax, each covering origin, extraction, scent, uses, and accords.
Explore the library and fragrances
To continue reading, explore Olibanum, Bakhoor, incense, and resins, and Glossary of oriental perfumery.
To discover the corresponding fragrances, find All fragrances in the Parfum Orient boutique.
Connecting this guide to the existing clusters
To connect this topic to Parfum Orient's selection and catalog section, consult the ingredient guide and the Materials Atlas.
In the same library
To continue with a related topic:
0 comments