Olibanum absolute

At a glance

An absolute from frankincense resin, giving a resinous, warm, slightly citrusy-incense character used since antiquity in sacred and oriental compositions.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
8016-36-2
Profile
woody, earthy, incense-like
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01