Opoponax

Opoponax is a warm, sweet, balsamic resin closely related to myrrh that brings a gentle, honeyed warmth to perfumery. Sometimes called sweet myrrh, opoponax is softer, sweeter, and more approachable than true myrrh, with facets of honey, warm spice, and a gentle smokiness.

It has been used in sacred incense and perfumery since ancient Egyptian times. In fragrance, opoponax adds a smooth, resinous sweetness that feels meditative and enveloping.

It pairs beautifully with myrrh and frankincense for a complete incense experience, with vanilla for amplified warmth, with amber for rich oriental depth, with rose for a refined combination, and with sandalwood for a creamy base. You will find opoponax in many artisanal and oriental fragrances that draw on ancient perfumery traditions.