Myrrh gum

At a glance

Myrrh gum is a resin extracted from the Commiphora tree, used in perfumery for its rich, earthy, and slightly spicy properties It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
9000-45-7
Profile
earthy, woody, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01