Myrrh Oil
Myrrh Oil
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Variety: Commiphora myrrha Classification: Base Note[i]
Myrrh Oil is an ancient wonder of perfumery that still captivates the senses today. Sourced from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, this rich oil has been celebrated for its warmth and mystery since the days of pharaohs and emperors. Its aroma is a beguiling blend of balsamic sweetness and earthy richness, with a smoky edge that evokes flickering incense in far distant sacred temples.
In perfumery, Myrrh is nothing short of a cornerstone. Its resinous profile gives fragrances a grounding quality, pairing effortlessly with Frankincense, Patchouli, and Sandalwood. Whether you’re wanting a brooding oriental or a bright citrus-floral with character in the dry down, Myrrh is a powerhouse amongst base notes.
This wonderful material features in Amouage’s Opus VI (2012), Tom Ford’s Sahara Noir (2013), and the iconic Shalimar (1925) by Jacques Guerlain. It is also a discreet but key material in Dior's original Homme (2005).
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia
- IFRA 51
- 40% in finished product (Cat. 4)
- Appearance
- Pale Gold liquid
- Longevity
- > 400 hours on a smelling strip
Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for LMR, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 40%
IFRA 49: 40%
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Usage in Perfumery
Myrrh Oil appears in 2% of the perfumes we have analysed, at a median of 0.06% of the concentrate.
- Odour
- Balsamic, amber, sweet, mushroom, myrrh
- Family
- Balsamic
- Substantivity
- > 400 hours on a smelling strip
Free formulasAramisia (0.5%), Amouage Incense Rori (0.4%), Amouage Gold Men (1983) (0.2%)
Creative FormulasOud Wood (0.1–10%), Angels' Share, Jubilation XXV Man, Amber Pour Homme Intense, Amber Pour Homme, Apex Eau Intense, Beach Hut Man, Blonde Amber, Bois d'Argent, Carmina, Eau de Gentiane Blanche, Epic Man, Gold Man, Imitation Man, Interlude Black Iris, Lanv. for Men Vintage, M7 Oud Absolu, Myrrhe Mystère, Opus V Woods Symphony, Psychedelic Love, Queen of Silk, Supreme Cashmere, Tabac 28, Terre Eau Tres Fraiche, Vanille Fatale 2017, Vanille Fatale, Velvet Orchid, Vetiver Extraordinaire, Cherry Oud (< 0.1%), Opus XIV Royal Tobacco, Pasión for Him, Vanilla Sex
Also known by 37 other names
commiphora molmol absolute; commiphora molmol gum; commiphora molmol oil; commiphora molmol oil CO2 extract; commiphora myrrha absolute; commiphora myrrha gum; commiphora myrrha gum extract; commiphora myrrha oil; commiphora myrrha oil CO2 extract; commiphora spp. absolute; commiphora spp. gum; commiphora spp. oil; commiphora spp. oil CO2 extract; heerabol (commiphora spp.); heerabol oil CO2 extract (commiphora spp.); myrrh abs TBM 01; myrrh absolute; myrrh absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet); myrrh absolute resin; myrrh absolute somalia; myrrh arabia EO; myrrh EO; myrrh EO vulcain; myrrh ess nat 01 (Charabot); myrrh ess. oil (for fragrance) (Robertet); myrrh essential oil; myrrh gum; myrrh gum (resin); myrrh gum NF; myrrh HT 100 abs; myrrh hyperabsolute tarif; myrrh incolor abs MD, on carrier; myrrh oil (no solvents at all); myrrh oil 100; myrrh oil somalia; myrrh resinoid absolute; myrrh somalia EO
Statistics drawn from published GCMS analyses, commercial and demonstration formulas. References to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. Formulas not made, supplied, licensed, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer or trade mark owner.
What Myrrh gum is made of
A Fraterworks analysis of the published chemical compositions of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engler, showing the median and observed range of each constituent across two studies.
Fraterworks Composition Combined from two published analyses — median and observed range
| Constituent | CAS | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| delta-Elemene | 20307-84-0 | 28.79% | 28.79% |
| alpha-Copaene | 3856-25-5 | 10.02% | 10.02% |
| beta-Elemene | 515-13-9 | 6.19% | 6.19% |
| 4-Methyl-2-pentanone | 108-10-1 | 5.68% | 5.68% |
| alpha-Bergamotene | 17699-05-7 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Bourbonene (unknown structure) | 99751-49-2 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-Methyl-5-isopropenylfuran | 10599-66-3 | 4.63% | 4.63% |
| Lindestrene | 2221-88-7 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| beta-Ocimene (total isomers) | 3338-55-4 | 3.17% | 3.17% |
| Xylenes | 1330-20-7 | 2.84% | 2.84% |
| 3-Methyl-2-butenal | 107-86-8 | 2.23% | 2.23% |
| 2-Methylfuran | 534-22-5 | 1.93% | 1.93% |
| 5-Methylfurfural | 620-02-0 | 1.66% | 1.66% |
| para-Cymene | 99-87-6 | 1.51% | 1.51% |
| 3-Methoxy-10(15)-dihydrofuranodien-6-one | 1.5% | 1.5% | |
| Furfural | 98-01-1 | 1.44% | 1.44% |
| 2-Methyl-5-isopropylfuran | 10504-05-9 | 1.18% | 1.18% |
| dihydro-Curzerenone | 20493-56-5 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 5,5-Dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone | 20019-64-1 | 1.04% | 1.04% |
| 3-Methoxy-10-methylenefuranogermacra-1-en-6-one | 0.9% | 0.9% | |
| alpha-Thujene | 3917-48-4 | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 | 0.53% | 0.53% |
| Myrcene | 123-35-3 | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Limonene | 138-86-3 | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Furanodien-6-one | 24268-41-5 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one | 110-93-0 | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| 2-Methoxy-4,5-dihydrofuranodien-6-one | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| 3-Methoxyfuranoguaia-9-en-8-one | 0.1% | 0.1% | |
| Curzerene | 17910-09-7 | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 87-44-5 | 0.08% | 0.08% |
Myrrh gum (headspace)Wilson, R.A. and Mookherjee, B.D., Characterization of Aroma Donating Components of Myrrh (headspace analysis), Paper no. 400, 9th International Congress of Essential Oils, Singapore (1983)
- delta-Elemene 20307-84-028.79%
- alpha-Copaene 3856-25-510.02%
- beta-Elemene 515-13-96.19%
- 4-Methyl-2-pentanone 108-10-15.68%
- alpha-Bergamotene 17699-05-74.9%
- Bourbonene (unknown structure) 99751-49-24.9%
- 2-Methyl-5-isopropenylfuran 10599-66-34.63%
- Lindestrene 2221-88-73.5%
- Xylenes 1330-20-72.84%
- 3-Methyl-2-butenal 107-86-82.23%
- 2-Methylfuran 534-22-51.93%
- (Z)-beta-Ocimene 3338-55-41.9%
- 5-Methylfurfural620-02-01.66%
- para-Cymene 99-87-61.51%
- 3-Methoxy-10(15)-dihydrofuranodien-6-one 1.5%
- Furfural98-01-11.44%
- (E)-beta-Ocimene 3779-61-11.27%
- 2-Methyl-5-isopropylfuran 10504-05-91.18%
- dihydro-Curzerenone 20493-56-51.1%
- 5,5-Dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone 20019-64-11.04%
- 3-Methoxy-10-methylenefuranogermacra-1-en-6-one 0.9%
- alpha-Thujene 3917-48-40.76%
- Benzaldehyde 100-52-70.53%
- Myrcene123-35-30.45%
- Limonene138-86-30.42%
- Furanodien-6-one 24268-41-50.4%
- 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one 110-93-00.23%
- 2-Methoxy-4,5-dihydrofuranodien-6-one 0.2%
- 3-Methoxyfuranoguaia-9-en-8-one 0.1%
- Curzerene 17910-09-70.09%
- beta-Caryophyllene87-44-50.08%
Myrrh oil, EthiopiaDr. Robert S. Pappas, GC Analysis Commiphora myrrha, Dr. P's Research Memoirs
Sources: Published studies indexed by Essential Oil University (EOUdb). Constituent harmonisation and calculations by Fraterworks.
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