Ingredient Library
Commiphora guidottii
Also known as: sweet myrrh; scented myrrh; bisabol; Hadi; Commiphora guidotti
Opoponax, Commiphora guidottii, is an aromatic resin from Somalia often called sweet myrrh for its warm balsamic scent and gentle sweetness. Soul Space uses opoponax to add rounded resin depth, earthy warmth, and a softly sweet base to botanical incense blends.
Quick facts
Aroma
Earthy, balsamic, sweetish, warm, and lightly fruity.
Blend role
Adds warm resin depth, soft sweetness, and a rounded balsamic base.
Why choose it
Best for shoppers looking for a warm resinous incense blend with soft sweetness, earthy depth, and a rounded balsamic character.
Source note
Opoponax Hadi resin from Somalia
Ingredient details
Scent profile
Opoponax has an earthy balsamic aroma with soft sweetness, warm resin depth, and a lightly fruity edge. When gently warmed, it feels rounder and sweeter than classic myrrh, adding a rich base note without the same bitter sharpness.
Formulation
Soul Space uses opoponax when a blend needs a warmer, sweeter resin note that can soften sharper woods, herbs, and incense resins.
Ritual context
Opoponax has a long history in incense and perfumery, where it is often known as sweet myrrh or scented myrrh. In Somali trade context, Hadi refers to Commiphora guidottii, helping distinguish this resin from other Commiphora materials also sold as opoponax.
Sourcing
Origin: Somalia
Soul Space’s opoponax is supplier-provided Commiphora guidottii resin harvested in Somalia. The supplier identifies this material as Hadi, a Somali name used to distinguish this opoponax from related Commiphora resins.
