Breu copal resin used in Soul Space botanical incense

Ingredient profile

Breu Copal

Protium heptaphyllum

Breu copal, Protium heptaphyllum, is an aromatic Amazonian resin from Brazil known for its fresh citrus-pine brightness, soft woody body, and long use as incense in rainforest traditions. Soul Space uses breu copal for its clean resin lift, green aromatic clarity, and smooth Amazonian incense character.

Also know as: breu branco; white breu; breu claro; Brazilian copal; Amazonian copal; Brazilian frankincense; almécega

  • Resinous
  • Citrus
  • Pine
  • Woody
  • Amazonian

At a glance

The sensory snapshot

Aroma: Fresh, citrus-pine, resinous, woody, green, and lightly balsamic.

Material: Resin

Source note: Brazilian Amazon breu branco resin

Origin: Brazil

Blend role: Adds fresh resin brightness, citrus-pine lift, green clarity, and a soft woody incense base.

Sourcing note: Soul Space’s breu copal is Protium heptaphyllum resin sourced from Brazil.

Close-up of loose botanical incense with resin, wood, herbs, and dried flowers

SCENT & STORY

A closer look

Breu copal opens with fresh citrus-pine brightness and a clean resinous lift. When gently warmed, it settles into a soft woody body with green, lightly balsamic depth, bridging the freshness of citrus with the grounding quality of incense resin.

Breu branco resin has a long place in Amazonian incense and ceremonial traditions, where fragrant resins are burned for atmosphere, intention, and ritual context.

From the collection

Explore the blends containing Breu Copal

Dusk Incense | Sandalwood & Amber

Dusk Incense | Sandalwood & Amber

$30.00

Wonder Incense | Frankincense & Myrrh

Wonder Incense | Frankincense & Myrrh

$25.00

Golden Incense | Palo Santo & Copal

Golden Incense | Palo Santo & Copal

$25.00

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