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Resinous family

Frankincense

What frankincense smells like, the role it plays in perfumery, and fragrances that feature it.

About Frankincense

Frankincense is one of many ingredients perfumers use to build the signature character of a fragrance.

As a member of the Resinous family, frankincense typically appears in fragrances designed for occasions and weather where this character flatters the wearer most. Our guide to fragrance notes explains how top, heart, and base notes evolve over a wear.

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