myrrh

Myrrh is a natural resin exuded from trees of the genus Commiphora, primarily C. myrrha and related species, which grow in the arid regions of Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, and Oman. One of humanity's oldest aromatic substances, myrrh was traded across ancient civilisations as a currency of worship, medicine, and burial. Referenced in ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, and Roman texts, it has been burned as incense, used in embalming, and treasured as a gift of sacred significance for over five thousand years. The olfactory character of myrrh is warm, balsamic, and subtly bitter — a resinous darkness softened by sweet and slightly spicy facets. There is an earthy, almost medicinal quality to raw myrrh that speaks of deep antiquity, complemented by a dry, smoky undertone and a lingering warmth on the skin. It is at once ancient and luxurious, austere and deeply comforting. In perfumery, myrrh is a prized base note and fixative, bringing depth, tenacity, and a sense of spiritual weight to oriental, woody, and resinous compositions. It blends beautifully with frankincense, labdanum, rose, and oud, anchoring complex accords with its characteristic resinous warmth. Fragrenza's Myrrh collection draws on this storied heritage to deliver fragrance dupes of remarkable depth and longevity at prices that make daily indulgence entirely achievable.

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Patchouli285 Bergamot238 Vanilla210 Amber209 Musk205 Sandalwood199 Frankincense154 Jasmine154 Vetiver146 Oud134 saffron126 Rose115

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As top note

SPACE

Datura Noir

Cedre Iris

Secret Mystique

Seduction Collection - Vanilla Love

Nativa Spa - Quinoa

Onction EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Vanille Fatale

Unum - Io Non Ho Mani Che Mi Accarezzino Il Volto

Essence de Bois Précieux

Volver

Lover Man

As heart note

Amber Eau de Toilette for Men

Prada Amber Eau de Parfum for Men Intense

Balmain Ambre Gris Eau de Parfum

Amouage Gold

Oud Robert Piguet

Amouage Honour

Amouage Interlude

Amouage Jubilation XXV

Amouage Epic

Amouage Dia

Amouage Memoir

Perfume 1 Million Privé

As base note

Premier Clinique Aromatics Elixir Extract

Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels Eau de Parfum

Eau Sauvage Perfume Christian Dior Perfume

Egoïste Chanel Eau de Toilette

She loves it Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum

Fuel for Life Spirit Diesel Eau de Toilette

Illusion Captive 1898 Lalique Eau de Parfum

Imitation Man

Grand Amour

AB Spirit

AROMATICS ELIXIR

Aromatics in Black Clinique Eau de Parfum