Myrrh Essential Oil

$42.00
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh Essential Oil

$42.00
Size 5ml

Pure Essential Oil | Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the resin of Commiphora myrrha. It offers a deep, resinous aroma with warmth and complexity, widely used in perfumery, incense-style compositions, and grounding aromatic blends.

Myrrh presents a rich balsamic profile with resinous depth, gentle bitterness, and a soft medicinal edge. The aroma is warm and slightly smoky, with earthy undertones and a subtle sweetness that emerges as it settles. It feels introspective and grounding, adding gravity and texture rather than brightness.

Myrrh functions primarily as a base note, providing depth, fixative qualities, and resonance.

Recommended concentration: 0.1–7%

Particularly effective in:
Incense accords, woody ambers, resinous florals, contemplative or ritual-style compositions

Blends well with:
Frankincense, labdanum, benzoin, and other resins
Woods such as sandalwood and cedarwood
Spices and aromatic herbs
Florals needing depth and contrast

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including candles, balms, soaps, and home fragrance

It anchors compositions and enhances longevity while contributing a distinctive resinous character.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8016-37-3
Origin: Somalia
Odour Profile: Resinous, balsamic, earthy, slightly bitter
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components:
Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, curzerene, lindestrene
Regulatory Status:
IFRA Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only, Do not ingest.
Dilute before skin application
Follow IFRA guidelines for finished product limits
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 4–6 years when stored correctly

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