fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
frankincense essential oil
A warm, resinous fragrance / aroma ingredient, Frankincense Essential Oil is a light, volatile essential oil ready for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
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frankincense essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- boswellia carterii oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a resinous, balsamic and quietly sweet frankincense is the meditative base.
- b ancient-world gravitas millennia of ritual use in one note.
- c slow, dignified dry-down lingers as warm resin rather than smoke.
- d elevates simple blends one drop adds seriousness to citrus or lavender.
02where formulators use it
- a meditation- & ritual-styled candles the defining note.
- b fine fragrance bases resinous depth under florals and citrus.
- c premium skincare scenting the traditional 'sacred oil' at low loads.
- d winter & solstice lines resin warmth for the dark season.
- e incense-styled room products the original room scent.
03technical details
| product identity | Frankincense Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Pale Yellow |
| odor | Warm, resinous |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-011-15M ·
KIM-FRG-011-30M ·
KIM-FRG-011-50M
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formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.