Opoponax oil

At a glance

Opoponax oil is a natural fragrance ingredient derived from the resin of the Commiphora erythraea tree, used in perfumery for its rich, warm, and sweet scent

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8021-36-1
Profile
sweet, earthy, woody
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Opoponax", CAS 8021-36-1)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26