Boswellia neglecta is a tree that is from the frankincense family of trees. B. neglecta is a species that is found abundantly in Kenya, with sparse presence in Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Like other frankincense species, B. neglecta tree is sought after for it’s aromatic gum-resin, which is known as Black Frankincense and “Dakkara” […]
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Ylang Ylang – Types of Scent Profiles, Properties & Uses
Ylang Ylang is prized by perfumers for its intoxicatingly seductive scent. Ylang Ylang has a very bright, fruity-banana, feminine scent with complex undertones that I will go into more detail later on in this article. I will also discuss Ylang Ylang’s possible value in therapeutic applications, how Ylang Ylang can affects behavior & cognitive function, […]
Frankincense Types: Medicinal, Psychoactive, Cognitive, Scent Properties & More
Frankincense is ancient aromatic resin that is prized for it’s scent when burned, it’s medicinal properties, and it’s psychoactive effects. In this article, I discuss the various different types of frankincense species that exist. After reading this, you should be able to tell apart the different types of frankincense resins & their respective properties- like […]
The Decline of Wild Craft Incense Resources
A problem that’s been going on recently is unobserved state of 3rd world harvesters who provide us with invaluable resources. Perfumers and incense lovers among us can especially relate since the harvesters provide us with are integral ingredients. Such as gums, resins, and animal products for making incenses, Musk, Attars, and herbal medicines. What’s happening […]
Top Perfumer Ingredients: The Beaver Castor
Hello, today I am going to talk about an essential fragrance that can be acquired from the Beaver Castor. Although the beaver is not exactly sexy in appearance, their castor glands are an important ingredient for many perfumers. Inside the beaver’s castor gland is a substance called Castorium. Now, this Castorium has an exotic fragrance […]
