Limited Edition Pure Omani Frankincense

Limited Edition Pure Omani Frankincense

Frankincense has a very aromatic earthy scent. When burned it will take you on a journey back to Oman, your space will be filled with the fine scent of the Omani Boswellia tree's musty pine notes, along with citrus notes and spicy undertones and it is likened to the beautiful smell of rosemary.

Frankincense is an integral part of Oman's culture and heritage.

The aromatic resin is obtained from the tree bark of Boswellia. ... Locally known as luban, Oman is known to produce the world's finest frankincense.

Virtually all Omani frankincense is harvested from Boswellia sacra trees that grow wild in the searing Dhofar desert, and are owned by the local tribes.

The harvest begins each April as rising temperatures cause the sap flow more easily. Workers cut small incisions into the bark, causing it to ooze a white, milky sap that dribbles down the tree like candle wax. The sap is left for 10 days to solidify into a gum. After the ‘tears’ are scraped off, farmers cut the same spot again. They repeat this process several times, with the final autumnal harvest producing the palest and most valuable resin. After about five years of tapping, the tree is not touched for the next five years.

Burned for purification, frankincense suggested divinity. Its swirling smoke was believed to ascend directly to heaven. Many temples of the ancient world would have been steeped with its unambiguous olfactory stamp.

How to use:

We recommend you burn by lighting a piece of charcoal and placing it directly onto a burner. Please ensure you keep away from children and pets.