Opoponax resinoid

At a glance

Opoponax resinoid is a natural fragrance ingredient derived from the resin of the Commiphora erythraea tree, used to add depth and warmth to perfumes 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 Opoponax catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
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