Myrrh

The sacred "frankincense," prized for millennia, is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree. Harvested by scoring the bark, it bleeds tears that harden into translucent, gold-to-amber gems. Its celebrated scent is complex: a harmonious blend of warm, woody, and balsamic notes with a bright, citrus-tinged lift. Central to spiritual rituals from ancient Egypt to modern churches, its smoke was believed to carry prayers heavenward. Today, it remains a cornerstone of perfumery and a cherished tool in aromatherapy for its grounding, meditative quality.