Opoponax (Sweet Myrrh) Resin — Commiphora guidottii
To guard against negative influences, strengthen the senses, and invite heightened awareness and intuition.
Opoponax, often called Sweet Myrrh, is a rare aromatic resin tapped from wild Commiphora guidottii in Somalia’s dry savannahs. Closely related to myrrh, it offers a smoother, sweeter profile—warm, sweet-balsamic, honeyed with soft woody undertones. Hand-collected by skilled harvesters, the resin is sun-dried, cleaned, and graded for use in incense, perfumery, and traditional wellness rituals. Revered for centuries, Opoponax is prized as a natural fixative in blends and a soothing, grounding aromatic for meditation and energetic cleansing.
Aroma: warm, sweet-balsamic, honeyed; softer than classic myrrh
Best for: incense blends, perfumery bases, meditation/cleansing rituals
Pairs with: frankincense, myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, cedarwood, benzoin
Best for: incense blends, perfumery bases, meditation/cleansing rituals
Pairs with: frankincense, myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, cedarwood, benzoin
Key details (spec-style)
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Botanical name: Commiphora guidottii (Sweet Myrrh / Opoponax)
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Origin: Somalia
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Harvest region: Central & southern semi-arid savannah zones
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Collection: Manual tapping of wild trees; exudate hand-collected, sun-dried, graded
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Sensory profile: Warm, sweet-balsamic, honey-like with soft woody notes
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Forms: Whole tears (assorted grades), siftings, powder (on request)
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Suggested uses: Loose incense, resin burners/charcoal, macerations/tinctures for perfumery
(reswOPO)
| SKU | reswOPO |
| Brand | Moondance |
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