Elemi

At a glance

Elemi is the resin of the Canarium luzonicum tree from the Philippines, distilled into a light, citrus‑pine oil with fresh, spicy‑resinous notes used as a bright top‑note in perfumery.

Origin
Canarium luzonicum resin, primarily the Philippines
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Terpene
Profile
Fresh, peppery, lemony resinous scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Medium
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22