Materials
Elemi
The resin that smells least like a resin: soft, fresh, lemon and pepper. The brightest member of the frankincense family, from the pili tree of the Philippines.
| Type | oleoresin |
|---|---|
| Form | Soft whitish-yellow paste, hardening with age |
| Extracts | Essential oil, resinoid. |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- lemon
- pepper
- pine
- dill
- fresh
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- fresh-spicy and incense perfumes
- incense blends (lifting note)
- historic varnish and ointment