Olibanum serrata oil, Indian

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from the resin of Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense). Fresh, citrus‑pine, balsamic and slightly spicy, used as a bright resinous top‑middle note in perfumery.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Terpenoid
CAS number
8016-36-2
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01