A rich, sweet Oriental, it is perfect for the warm summer heat that helps to articulate its nuances.

 

 

Classic Opoponax opens with a rose/jasmine combination that deftly moves into the heart of its objective: a resinous, balsamic sweet myrrh. Benzoin and sandalwood accent the headiness.

 

Its longevity is enhanced by the amber/vanilla/patchouli base, with a bit of castoreum thrown in for depth.

 

Top notes: Rose, Jasmine

Heart notes: Opoponax (also known as Sweet Myrrh or Opobalsam), Sandalwood, Benzoin

Base notes: Castoreum, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla

Family: Oriental, Woody

.7 ml. glass vial with dauber