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    myrrh resin hydrosol fragrance note

    An aromatic water distilled from the reddish-brown gum of Commiphora myrrha, myrrh resin hydrosol captures the resin’s warm, resinous depth…More

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    Character

    The Story of myrrh resin hydrosol

    An aromatic water distilled from the reddish-brown gum of Commiphora myrrha, myrrh resin hydrosol captures the resin’s warm, resinous depth in a clear, gentle spray.

    Heritage

    Myrrh resin has traveled trade routes since the Bronze Age, moving from the Horn of Africa to the temples of ancient Egypt. Archaeological records show that pharaohs used myrrh incense in burial rites as early as 1500 BCE, believing its smoke purified the soul. The Greek physician Dioscorides described myrrh as a healing balm in the first century AD, noting its aromatic and antiseptic properties. During the Renaissance, European apothecaries distilled myrrh to produce fragrant waters for both religious ceremonies and personal grooming. In the early 20th century, French perfumers experimented with myrrh hydrosol as a lighter alternative to the heavy essential oil, incorporating it into niche chypre blends. Today, small cooperatives in South Yemen continue the ancient tapping method, supplying the global niche market with a resin that still carries the weight of its millennia‑old legacy.

    At a Glance

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    Origin

    Yemen

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    Ingredient Details

    Extraction

    Steam distillation

    Used Parts

    Dried gum resin

    Did You Know

    "Myrrh hydrosol contains trace amounts of water-soluble terpenes that disappear within weeks, making it one of the most fleeting water-based extracts in perfumery."

    Production

    How myrrh resin hydrosol Is Made

    Harvesters cut the bark of mature Commiphora myrrha trees in the dry season, allowing the sap to exude and harden into reddish-brown droplets. Workers collect the raw gum, then dry it in shaded racks for several weeks to reduce moisture. In a copper still, technicians grind the dried resin into a fine powder and load it into a steam chamber. Purified water circulates at 100°C, extracting water‑soluble aromatic compounds while volatile oils rise with the steam. The vapor passes through a condenser where it cools and separates into two layers: a thin essential oil that floats on top and a clear hydrosol that settles below. The hydrosol is filtered through a stainless steel mesh, then stored in amber glass bottles to protect it from light. Each batch yields roughly 1 liter of hydrosol from 5 kilograms of raw resin, a ratio that reflects the low solubility of myrrh's aromatic constituents in water.

    Provenance

    Yemen

    Yemen15.4°N, 44.2°E

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