Ingredient profile

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha, is a sacred aromatic resin from Somalia known for its bitter-balsamic scent, spicy depth, and long history in incense, perfume, and ritual traditions. Soul Space uses it for its grounding resin character and ancient ceremonial presence in botanical incense blends.

Also know as: Somali myrrh; common myrrh; herabol myrrh; malmal; molmol; myrrh resin

Resinous
Balsamic
Bitter
Spicy
Sacred

At a glance

The sensory snapshot

Aroma: Balsamic, bitter, spicy, earthy, resinous, and subtly sweet.

Material: Resin

Source note: Naturally collected myrrh resin from Somalia

Origin: Somalia

Blend role: Adds bitter-balsamic depth, earthy resin structure, and a sacred grounding base.

Sourcing note: Soul Space’s myrrh comes from Commiphora myrrha trees in Somalia. The resin is naturally released and gathered without cutting into the tree’s bark.

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

SCENT & STORY

A closer look

Myrrh has a deep balsamic aroma with bitter resin, warm spice, earthy depth, and a subtle sweetness. When gently warmed, it creates a grounding resin base that adds mystery, weight, and ceremonial depth to incense blends.

Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in incense, perfume, anointing, funerary, devotional, and sacred fragrance traditions. Alongside frankincense, it remains one of the most recognizable ritual resins in the world.