FRANKINCENSE - PURE ESSENTIAL OIL - Boswellia carteri

About the aroma

Frankincense has a fresh, balsamic and resinous aroma with a light citrus lift. It's steam distilled from the gum resin (olibanum) of Boswellia carterii. In perfumery it's used as a base to middle note, adding depth to woody, citrus and floral blends.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
• Family: Burseraceae
• Plant part: Gum resin (olibanum)
• Origin: Somalia (gum resin); the oil is distilled in the EU
• Extraction: Steam distillation
• Appearance: Liquid, colourless to yellow
• Perfume note: Base / middle
• Composition: 100% pure and natural essential oil

Scent pairing ideas

These are pairings for inspiration, not recipes:

• Frankincense & Cedarwood: deep and resinous, for richer woody blends.
• Frankincense & Grapefruit: fresh citrus over a resinous base.
• Frankincense & Cypress: resin and green woods together.

Your bottle

Supplied in amber glass to help protect the oil from light, with an integral dropper.

Approximate drops (estimates)

5ml ≈ 100 · 10ml ≈ 200 · 30ml ≈ 600 · 100ml ≈ 2,000

Batch & best before

Every bottle carries a batch number, so each oil can be traced back through the supply chain. The best-before date is given as a guide.

Storage

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and sunlight.

Ways to use

For ideas on how essential oils are used, from massage and bathing to candles and home fragrance, see our Essential Oil Uses page.

Always dilute before applying to the skin. Keep out of reach of children and pets, avoid contact with the eyes, and do not take internally.

See our general safety information