Black Copal Essential Oil

This listing is for the Rare & gorgeous Black Copal essential oil, Copal Negro-Protium Paniculatum from Peru that I distilled in March 2021.

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How would you describe the scent?
Reviewers consistently praise the complex aroma, describing it as sweet, resinous, and peppery with fruity, earthy, and woody notes. One customer noted it has toffee/caramel undertones with soft floral hints. The scent is generally perceived as sophisticated and pleasant rather than overpowering.
Does a little oil go a long way?
Yes. Multiple reviewers note that a small amount is sufficient, with one noting that even a 1 mL vial lasts well through use. The oil is concentrated and potent, so minimal quantities are needed.
Will the green color fade in smaller bottles?
Yes. The product description notes that the oil appears much lighter in colour as the bottle volume decreases; a 1 mL vial will show only a faint green colour compared to larger quantities.
Is this oil pure and unadulterated?
Yes. The seller states the oil was personally distilled in March 2021 with nothing added or removed. It is described as pure copal essential oil (Protium Paniculatum) from fallen, sustainably collected resin in Peru.
Will the scent improve over time?
Yes. The product description notes that like most tree resin essential oils, the aroma will mature and deepen with time, making it a good investment for storage.
Is this oil hard to find elsewhere?
Yes. Multiple reviewers highlight that this Black Copal is difficult to source and describe the seller as the only place they have found it. The oil comes from a sustainably collected resin with very low yield, making it rare.
Good for use in blends and perfumery?
Yes. Reviewers making anointing oils, salves, and perfume blends all express satisfaction with the oil's quality and compatibility. One customer called it 'ethereal' and perfect for their limited edition anointing oil project.
I have distilled essential oil from many different resins over the years, but this is the only one that yielded such a brilliant green colour.

The aroma of Black Copal essential oil aroma is true to the resin and has a sweet, toffee/caramel, fruity, green heart with Amber highlights and soft and fleeting floral notes.

Please Note: The green colour of this essential oil looks lighter in colour as the volume of the bottle diminishes. A 1 Millilitre vial will not look as green as the 200 Millilitre flask in the photo. It will only show a faint green colour.

The resin is sustainably collected from the ground in the Piura area of Peru. Since it is collected from fallen material it has also aged, which contributes to its unique aroma and its very low yield of essential oil per Kilogram.

A hard-to-find aromatic resin, Copal Negro is used locally as a traditional incense in ceremonies/rituals and the home. it is also a traditional medicine and dissolved in oil before being applied to the skin for a broad range of skin-related problems. Like most tree resins, Protium Paniculatum has a deep affinity with the skin and could likely be of benefit in cosmetic products.

I have only a small amount of this essential oil and I do not know if I can get more of this resin.

I personally distilled this essential oil. Nothing has been added to it and nothing removed from it. It is pure and unadulterated. Similar to most other essential oils distilled from resins, the aroma of this oil will mature and deepen with time. A good investment.

Dan

Materials: Copal negro, Black Copal, Protium Paniculatum, Copal Essential Oil.


Customer Reviews

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L.J. (San Jose, US)
Amazing Black Copalli!!

I am so in love with the scent of this essential oil, and going to test making salves from the resin ... smells like heaven.

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Lolita (Ashburn, US)
Amazing quality as usual and great communi...

Amazing quality as usual and great communication from seller.

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Etsy customer

Amazing quality as usual and great communication from seller.

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Lowell (Ashburn, US)
Excellent product and fast shipping. Thank...

Excellent product and fast shipping. Thank you!

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Etsy customer

Excellent product and fast shipping. Thank you!

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Adolf (Ashburn, US)
This is exceptional quality copal oil.

This is exceptional quality copal oil.

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Etsy customer

This is exceptional quality copal oil.

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Rafael Linares (Newark, US)
Outstanding Black Copal Oil

Perfect copal oil. Scent is pleasing and neither too light nor overpowering. Highly recommend a try.

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Susan Meeker-Lowry (Cobleskill, US)
The best!

I’m making a limited edition set of anointing oils. I want only the best - quality and a high energy. I have other copal essential oils, some from Dan as well, but this one is ethereal. Perfect for my project.

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Craig (Ashburn, US)
arrived fast and smells great.

arrived fast and smells great.

Reviews in Other Languages

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Antoine Des-Alliers (Montreal, CA)
Magnifique huile de Copal

Cette huile essentielle de Copal du Pérou est délicieuse et si complexe! J’ai hâte de l’utiliser dans une prochaine création pour ajouter une note de fond résineuse, verte, fumée, boisée et fruité. Merci pour ce beau produit! :)

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Black Copal Essential Oil