Opopanax Essential Oil is an opulent, mystical resin distilled from the dried gummy resin of the Bissabol tree (Commiphora erythraea). Revered for its warm, toffee-sweet, leathery aroma, Opopanax is a prized balsamic base note in perfumery, perfect for amber fragrances, musky florals, and leathery colognes.
Energetically, Opopanax is calming and grounding, encouraging release of resistance, spiritual alignment, and connection to the universe. A single inhalation can center the mind, soothe nerves, and elevate meditation practices.
Botanical & Extraction Details:
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Botanical Name: Commiphora erythraea
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Botanical Family: Burseraceae
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Extraction Method: Hydro distilled
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Plant Part Distilled: Resin
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Country of Origin: Kenya
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 100% Commiphora erythraea
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Consistency: Thick, amber-colored resin; thickens in air like Myrrh
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Scent Profile: Woody, earthy, musky, with subtle sweetness; resinous and leathery
Blends Harmoniously With:
Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Benzoin, Cypress, Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Sage, Spikenard, Marjoram, Rabbit Bush, Patchouli, Vetiver, Geranium, Palmarosa
Uses & Benefits:
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Magical in massage oils and perfume formulations
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Acts as a fixative for floral and cologne creations
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Mindful in meditation or spiritual rituals
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Diffuse to elevate your environment and release tension
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Topically, supports skin cleansing, soothing, scar smoothing, and puffiness reduction
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Energetically connecting, encourages trust, spiritual expansion, and ego release
Composition & Safety:
Why Choose Opopanax Essential Oil:
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Ethically sourced from wild-harvested Bissabol trees in arid African climates
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Thick, amber-hued resin reminiscent of Frankincense and Myrrh
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Adds warmth, depth, and mystery to perfumes, aromatherapy, and meditative rituals
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Historically used in sacred desert rituals and classic amber-spiced fragrances
“If there is but little difference in odour between myrrh and Opopanax, the vegetable soup-like slightly animal-sweet odour of Opopanax oil is entirely different from the medicinal-sharp freshness of myrrh oil.”
– Steffen Arctander, Perfume and Flavour Materials of Natural Origin
“Opopanax is thought by some authorities to be the myrrh of the Bible… The resin forms in small spherical tears which are shiny and fragile.”
– Jill Jesse, Perfume Album
“And suddenly, my soul lay bare… In odors of Opopanax!”
– Rebecca Linley Fripp, Odors of Opopanax
