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Frankincense Rivae (Boswellia rivae), also known as Ogaden or Mirafur frankincense, is a rare resin from Ethiopia and Somalia. Its dark, sweet, and earthy aroma carries gentle balsamic notes that invite calm and quiet focus.
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Ogaden region, Ethiopia and Somalia
Boswellia rivae
Earthy, dark, sweet, and balsamic with soft spice
Amber to deep brown, small to medium tears
Frankincense Rivae (Boswellia rivae) is a lesser-known yet highly prized resin from the Ogaden region where Ethiopia meets Somalia. Growing in remote arid landscapes, these trees release resin naturally through small fissures in their bark, allowing harvesters to collect the tears without harming the tree.
This is Grade 1 Frankincense Rivae, made up of small to medium tears that are rich in essential oils and valued for their purity and depth. Often called sweet frankincense, it carries a distinctive character that feels grounding like Kenyan Boswellia neglecta yet softened by a gentle sweetness.
When gently warmed, the scent opens with earthy depth before unfolding into layers of spice, honey, and soft resinous warmth. High in essential oils, Frankincense Rivae is appreciated in perfumery and aromatherapy for its meditative fragrance and its ability to bring calm clarity to the senses.
Use it in your incense warmer or blend it with Myrrh or Sandalwood to create a soothing, resin-rich experience that feels both grounding and luminous. Collected responsibly from the Ogaden region, this resin embodies the purity and quiet strength of the landscape it comes from, deep, sweet, and centering.
