Materials
Galbanum
The odd one out: green, sharp and wild rather than sweet. The opening of Chanel No. 19 and Vent Vert, and one of the four ingredients of the biblical Temple incense.
| Type | gum oleoresin |
|---|---|
| Form | Soft sticky yellow-green lumps with stem fragments |
| Extracts | Essential oil, resinoid, absolute. |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- green
- sharp
- resinous
- earthy
- peppery
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- reference green note in perfumery
- Temple incense of Exodus
- historic antispasmodic