fragrance note

resin

7 perfumes

Resins, harvested as hardened sap from trees like frankincense or labdanum, define the soul of oriental perfumery. They offer a rich, balsamic, and ambery profile, often carrying smoky or sweet undertones. Primarily serving as a tenacious base note, resins provide depth, longevity, and a velvety texture to a fragrance. In the Gulf, they are culturally revered, often layered with oud or bakhoor to create a sacred, lingering sillage that resonates with the region’s deep-rooted heritage of warmth and luxury.