Resinous Oils and Resins
Short answer
Resinous Oils and Resins at Aroma Kosmos: 4 materials in stock, from €120/kg per kilogram, each batch GC/MS screened and shipped with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet. Balsamic base notes distilled from oleo-gum resins - frankincense, myrrh, elemi and benzoin.
Materials in this family
| Material | Botanical name | Origin | Price from | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankincense (Oman) | Boswellia sacra | Oman | €580/kg | 1 kg |
| Myrrh (Somali) | Commiphora myrrha | Somalia | €320/kg | 1 kg |
| Elemi | Canarium luzonicum | Philippines | €220/kg | 1 kg |
| Benzoin (Siam) | Styrax tonkinensis | Laos | €120/kg | 1 kg |
Frankincense (Oman)
Boswellia sacra
Dhofar mountain resin. Sacred, resinous, citrusy. UEBT member source. FairWild certified.
Myrrh (Somali)
Commiphora myrrha
Wild-harvested Somalian resin. Ancient, balsamic, grounding. Skincare & oral care.
Elemi
Canarium luzonicum
Philippine resin. Lemony, peppery, balsamic. Fixative in fine perfumery. Less-known alternative to frankincense.
Benzoin (Siam)
Styrax tonkinensis
Thai resinoid. Sweet, vanilla, balsamic. Excellent fixative. Warming oriental bases.
Choosing the right material
If you are new to this family, the fastest route is the specification table on each product page: botanical name, extraction method, origin, odor profile and minimum order. Where a material is IFRA-restricted, the restriction is stated on its page together with the use limit that applies.
Ordering and documentation
- ✓Prices are per kilogram, ex works, freight quoted separately by volume and destination.
- ✓Minimum order quantities are listed per material; most are 5 kg or 25 kg, absolutes from 0.5 kg.
- ✓Every lot ships with a certificate of analysis, safety data sheet and IFRA conformity statement.
- ✓Ask for a 5-10 ml sample before committing to drums.