Frankincense Absolute
Adam Michael has this to say “Frankincense absolute produced by solvent extracting the Boswellia carterii gum-resin. This absolute exudes outstandingly rich, warm, wonderfully sticky resinous and dry notes along with a fresher lemony fruity top.
More full-bodied and richer than the regular carterii essential oil offering, this material brings together the juicy-fruitiness of ripe citruses with balsamic resinous-warmth and the moist coolness of an old church, offering great depth, complexity and versatility.
Frankincense absolute makes an interesting base note for fresh and citrus accords and colognes, in oriental, precious woods and spicy accords but also in high class florals where it will make a very elegant base note without dominating or dragging the composition down.
Of such a thick consistency that it would be literally impossible to work with, this material has been very patiently diluted at 50% in ethanol for ease of use and in order to prevent repeated heating that would inevitably damage the aromatic compounds. Solid weights now also available at wholesale prices.”
Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
Origin: Somalia
Wholesale weights (all prices excluding vat): 100G = 60 Euros. 250G = 100 Euros.
5 reviews for Frankincense Absolute
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Ching Y (verified owner) –
It’s a graceful, pure and mellow frankincense can be used in many formulations to smooth out sharp edges and calm the temperament.
Akim Kelar (verified owner) –
I was seeking a full-bodied frankincense for my Rose-Oud composition when I decided to try this absolute. I needed an ambery, fresh incense note for this composition and initially tried using Black Frankincense oil (from another supplier), which has top notes rich in pinenes, with fresh, terpenic, green nuances, much like many frankincense oils available on the market.
However, due to the green-leathery top notes of the Oud, it turned out to be very challenging to reconcile the two. The result was a varnish-like effect, with raw, pine-like green top notes, a quality often mentioned in descriptions of frankincense oils. This ruined the impression of the scent. What I wanted to achieve was a bright, vibrant, sweet incense note to highlight the rose, rather than making it green.
And then came this absolute: endlessly warm and resinous, like a solid piece of classic Catholic incense, full of holy fimiam, reminiscent of an old church, and somewhat close to Olibanum Coeur. You might ask, why didn’t I just use that? Well, because of this so clean, fresh, bright, hypnotic, ambery incense top note. And this absolute can offer a lot of it.
Simon DTW (verified owner) –
Cold stone walls, a very churchy and mysterious Frankincense. Feels regal in a composition compared to many Frankincense essential oils.
Thomas (verified owner) –
A stunning beauty ! Did you know that Boswellia Carterii and Boswellia Sacra (most desired) are just the same plant ? Anyway, this one is a true beauty, both top and basenote.
Jarreau bowhay (verified owner) –
Another one of my must haves, this frankincense is fantastic.
Rich and warming, even when used in a diluted strength.