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 โ†’

Category
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
9000-45-7
Profile
earthy, woody, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01