Myrrh

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Myrrh is a balsamic resin from Commiphora trees with a deep, resinous aroma that is smoky, bittersweet, and slightly medicinal, shaded by honeyed, leathery, and earthy facets; it evokes candlelit temples, sun-warmed desert resin, and a meditative hush. Used chiefly as a base note and natural fixative, myrrh adds velvety depth and incense-like warmth to amber and resinous accords, pairing well with frankincense, labdanum, benzoin, woods, spices, vanilla, and dark florals, while a touch of citrus or aromatics can lift and brighten its somber glow.

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