Opoponax (Commiphera guidotti) Absolute/French extracted
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Opoponax absolute is a dark amber colored very viscous liquid displaying an elegant, mellow, sweet, rich, resinous, balsamic bouquet with a delicate, warm, animalic-spicy undertone.
In natural perfumery it is used in amber bases, musk accords, fougere, chypre, Oriental bases, leather notes, incense bouquets, sacred perfumes
About Me
- Christopher McMahon
- Since childhood I have been interested in the world of natural aromatics. This interest gradually developed into our home business White Lotus Aromatics. Keypoints along this aromatic journey were: 1) living on a small farm in India where many tropical fragrant plants were to be found 2) a career in horticulture, highlighted by working on a formal garden estate, Filoli 3) many journeys throughout the length and breadth of India to explore India's ancient and modern aromatic traditions. Please note that I have an interest in the wonderful world of natural aromatics, but have no therapeutic expertise. Any mention of ayurveda or other traditional healing systems in strictly for cultural interest.
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