Understanding the material
Frankincense, also called olibanum, is a resin category with different botanical sources and supplied grades. Givaudan identifies ethanolic extraction of gum for its Somali resinoid and describes a spicy-citrus opening with warmer woody-balsamic development. The smell of an extracted material should be distinguished from the smoke produced by burning resin.
Compare a frankincense-described fragrance with a smoky perfume and a citrus scent. Which features are resinous, which feel bright, and which are actually smoke-like?
Explore the relationships
Continue with Benzoin, Labdanum, Bergamot. These connections are comparisons for studying finished fragrances, rather than mixing instructions.
Technical references
Supplier references describe their specific materials. The botanical image is illustrative and does not certify species, provenance, grade or ingredients in a finished perfume.