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Resins
Resinous Notes
Resins
Resins are complex, rich aromatic substances characterized by deep, warm, slightly sticky, and intense scent profiles. They typically offer woody, balsamic, and slightly sweet nuances with earthy and smoky undertones. Resins provide depth, warmth, and a sense of ancient, primordial complexity to fragrances.
Origin and Extraction
Resins are natural substances secreted by trees and plants as a protective mechanism, often obtained through tapping, incision, or natural exudation. Common resin sources include trees like pine, spruce, fir, and specific regions such as the Middle East and Mediterranean, where trees like frankincense and myrrh are native. Extraction methods include steam distillation, solvent extraction, and traditional hand-collection techniques.
History and Culture
Resins have been used for thousands of years in religious ceremonies, traditional medicine, and spiritual practices across many cultures. Ancient Egyptians used resins in embalming, while various cultures burned them as incense for purification and communication with divine realms. In perfumery, resins have been prized since antiquity, with trade routes like the Frankincense Trail highlighting their cultural and economic significance.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Resins are complex mixtures of terpenes, terpenoids, and other organic compounds. Their molecular structures typically include aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds that contribute to their unique scent profiles. Key chemical components vary depending on the specific resin but often include compounds like boswellic acids in frankincense and various sesquiterpenes that provide their characteristic warm, woody, and slightly sweet aromatic qualities.
Fragrances with Resins
Zoologist
Tyrannosaurus Rex
9.1/10(16)
SmokyWoody
Prehistoric smoky leather.
Sample from €9
€24060ml
Zoologist
Civet
5/10(1)
ChypreAnimalic
Warm Animalic Chypre
Sample from €9
€24060ml
Florian Pontier
Flo'97
5.8/10(4)
FruityFloral
Vibrant Parisian fruit blend
Sample from €9
€195100ml
D.S. & Durga
Bowmakers
8/10(3)
WoodyResinous
Resinous Woodcraft Essence
Sample from €9
€16950ml
Sospiro
Erba Pura Magica
7.8/10(4)
FruityCitrus
Magical fruity elixir
Sample from €9
€229100ml
Zoologist
Camel
6.5/10(6)
AnimalicAmber
Spicy Desert Caravan
Sample from €9
€20060ml
Zoologist
Moth
8.2/10(10)
SmokySpicy
Dark, smoky & spicy floral
Sample from €9
€20060ml
Simone Andreoli
Venom - Secret of Shaman
SpicySmoky
Mystical Smoky Spices
Sample from €9
€150100ml
Fugazzi
Passionfroudh
7.4/10(4)
WoodyFruity
Tropical fruit & dark oud.
Sample from €9
€14550ml
Boadicea the Victorious
Glorius
7.3/10(4)
FruityWoody
Fruity-Woody Luxury
Sample from €9
€250100ml
Pana Dora
XVI
8/10(2)
SpicyWoody
Royal Spice-Wood from Sweden
Sample from €9
€280100ml
Zoologist
Macaque Fuji Apple Edition
8/10(1)
FruityWoody
Crisp Apple & Hinoki Woods
Sample from €9
€20060ml
Sarah Baker
Velvet Vendetta
6.2/10(3)
GourmandSmoky
Dark Smoky Vanilla Gourmand
Sample from €9
€17550ml
Premium
Toskovat
My Past Selves' Flowers
7.9/10(7)
FloralLeathery
Floral, Leathery, Woody
Sample from €14
€32560ml