Resinous & Balsamic Oils

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Some of the best resinous oils include:

• Frankincense Essential Oil — Combines woody and balsamic notes with subtle hints of citrus and spice, giving it a rounded, almost honey-like warmth.
• Myrrh Essential Oil — Features a dense, smoky scent with strong earthy and balsamic undertones. Its aroma is often described as ancient and mysterious, slightly bitter and leathery at first, then mellows into a soft, incense-like trail.
• Sandalwood (West Indies) Essential Oil — Clean and crisp with a bold camphorous quality, this oil blends woody and minty notes with a subtle citrus edge.
• Styrax Benzoin Oil (Resin) — Has a sweet, rich aroma that closely resembles vanilla with a resinous, almost caramel-like finish. This balsamic essential oil helps round out brighter or sharper oils, acting as a natural fixative in blends.
• Vanilla Oil (Oleoresin) — A luxuriously rich scent combined with a soft sweetness. Its aroma is deep, full-bodied and long-lasting.
• Vetiver Essential Oil — Extracted from the roots of the vetiver plant, its scent is deep, grounding and complex, often described as damp soil, aged wood and smoke, all in one.

At the end of the day, the best resinous oil for you will depend on how you plan to use it, whether it’s for perfumery, massage, body care or cleaning products.

Absolutely. At N-essentials, we offer nationwide delivery for resinous balsamic essential oils via Australia Post. Orders are typically processed and packed within 2 to 3 business days before being dispatched. Please note that delivery times may vary depending on the recipient's address.

In fragrance, resinous refers to scents that come from natural plant resins or substances that mimic them. These aromas are typically deep, rich and long-lasting, with qualities that can be balsamic, woody, smoky or mildly sweet. Resinous notes are commonly used as base notes in perfumery because they add depth and staying power to a scent.

A classic example of a resinous smell is the dense, syrupy aroma you’d get from natural plant sap or tree bark when warmed by the sun. In essential oils, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vanilla Oils share a profile that’s bold, slow-drying and subtly sweet or smoky, with a tactile dimension that lingers in the background of many natural perfumes. While every resinous oil is unique, they all tend to evoke a sense of raw earth, aged wood or even antique leather.