Labdanum gum

At a glance

Labdanum gum is a resin harvested from the leaves and twigs of the Mediterranean rockrose (Cistus ladanifer); it yields a warm, sweet, amber‑leathery scent used as a fixative in oriental blends.

One of several trade forms of Labdanum catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Labdane-type diterpenoid resin
CAS number
8016-26-0
Profile
sweet, herbal, amber-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01