Galbanum

At a glance

Galbanum, harvested from the resin of Ferula gummosa wild in Iran and Afghanistan, yields a green, slightly resinous essential oil with fresh mint‑leaf, cut‑grass and vegetal notes, used to add vivid greenness to perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Ferula galbaniflua resin, primarily Iran and Turkey
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene
CAS number
8023-91-4
Profile
Sharp, bitter-green, sap-like scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Medium
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01