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Myrrh

Myrrh
At a glance

Myrrh is a fragrance note appearing in 172 perfumes in this directory, built from 10 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Myrrh smells warm, resinous and slightly bitter, like smoky balsam with a soft, medicinal sweetness and a hint of earth. It feels ancient, contemplative and slightly mysterious. It is used in the heart and base to add a dark, resinous warmth. It pairs well with incense, frankincense, amber, vanilla and woods.

Myrrh is listed in 172 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (61% of its appearances). It is most often paired with patchouli, vanilla, bergamot and sandalwood. Related materials in our library include Myrrh absolute.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 2-Phenoxyethyl propionate 3-Methyl-2-(n-pentanyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-one Myrrh absolute Myrrh CO2 extract Myrrh extract Myrrh gum Myrrh oil Myrrh oil washed Myrrh resinoid (Commiphora myrrha) Myrrh resinoid (Commiphora wildii)
Perfumes featuring this note 403 Myrrh Shadow 4711 Acqua Colonia Myrrh & Kumquat Abjar Bois Absynthe Acqua Nobile Acquasala Ain't That Sweet Al Rehab Choco Musk Alcove Allegra Spettacolore Almanera Alpona Alter Amber Pour Homme Ameera Angels Of Heaven Angels' Share on the Rocks Bad Influence Balsamir Baz Cuir Beach Hut Man Bianco Puro BIBLE NOIRE Black Crème