Frankincense, Classic Carterii

Our Classic Carterii Frankincense is the coniferous cologne, the ancient olibanum, captured by steam distillation of the tree’s rich resin. Gracing the eternal airwaves with its warm balsamic Boswellia breeze, it has brought many to their blessed knees. For hundreds of years, among the arid climes and mid-altitudes of the rocky slopes that lead to the Indian Ocean, heritage groves of Carterii thrive. Tapping the organic, milky sap of this revered resin takes place in the dry summer months as the gum is gathered and graded. This essence of epiphany emanates a deep, reassuring balsamic base, topped with soft, camphorous-citrus cues. Reminiscent of a sunlit balsam fir forest, the Carterii variety is characteristically classic Frankincense.

To create this iconic essence, steaming alembics of amber resin release aromatic, adept molecules making liquid of the magnificent monoterpenes and soothing sesquiterpenes compounds. While our canonical Carterii Frankincense is crafted via supercritical extraction, this Classic Carterii is a savvy steam distillation. Which one to behold? Both are liquid gold! The delicate differences in scent are subtly sublime, both will have spirit and make skin shine.