MYRRH

Known as one of the presents delivered to baby Jesus by the Three Kings, Myrrh is an antique ingredient, used not only by the first ever perfumers, but also during praying and for medicinal purposes. The actual meaning of the word Myrrh -possibly of arabic origin- is “bitter”, but bitterness is definitely not one of its olfactory features. Its initial form is an oleoresin, a combination of essential oil and odorless resin, which is harvested as hardened tear drop shaped clusters, from the tree’s trunk. The oriental origin of Myrrh carries through the centuries an exotically seductive and sharp, resinous base note of low strength. It exhibits a rich, warm, spicy and light balsamic note, with a woody character, frequently found in oriental fragrances. The oily sweetness coupled marvelously with hints of smokiness, gives life to amazingly sensual accords, and a well-hidden green nature of the note compliments and deepens floral compositions.