Myrrh Oil, derived from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, is a natural essential oil known for its rich, warm, and balsamic aroma. In perfumery, it is often used to impart depth and complexity to compositions, frequently found in oriental and woody fragrances. Myrrh Oil can serve as a fixative, helping to stabilize volatile components and prolong the scent's longevity on the skin. It typically sits in the base notes of a formula, where its resinous character can harmonize with other deep notes such as amber, labdanum, and various woods. While Myrrh Oil is valued for its aromatic properties, it is important to note that it may contain allergens and should be used with caution. Regulatory guidelines, such as those from IFRA, may apply, and perfumers should be aware of any restrictions on its use in cosmetic formulations. Overall, Myrrh Oil is a versatile ingredient that adds a unique and grounding element to fragrance blends. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Warm, bittersweet resinous aroma with a medicinal, slightly camphoraceous top and a dry, earthy-spicy heart. Develops into a smoky, balsamic base with a distinctive bitter-mushroom facet that lends gravitas to oriental and incense accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| MYRRH | 100% | — |
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 269.
Myrrh Oil is a pale yellow to pale orange or amber-colored, oily, but not very viscous liquid.
Its odor is warm-spicy, often showing a very peculiar, sharp-balsamic, slightly medicinal top-note with a delightful lift, free from any terebinthinate notes. The sweetness increases to a deep, warm-spicy and aromatic dryout which is quite unique and difficult to duplicate.
The flavor of myrrh oil is warm, somewhat pungent, but very rich and pleasantly aromatic.
Myrrh Oil is used in small amounts in perfumes of the heavy-floral type, heavy-Oriental type, woody-balsamic bases, etc. and it is excellent in high-class forest notes, moss notes, etc. modified with cypress oil, juniperberry oil, mandarin petit-grain oil, etc.
The oil is occasionally used in oral preparations, dentifrice flavors, etc.
Produced by steam distillation of crude myrrh.