Frankincense Rivae Essential Oil

Boswellia Rivae breaks the mould and challenges our expectations of the Frankincense family's aromatic profile. The essential oil has a haunting, rich fragrance with a soft sweetness reminiscent of its distant cousin Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens). A deep amber heart, dry woody musk, and a light, sweet spiciness broaden our perspective of this aromatic family of resins.

An added benefit of Frankincense Rivae resin is that it is not tapped for its fragrant resin and instead yields it naturally. This means the species is less likely to suffer from human intervention than other Frankincense types.

The essential oil of Frankincense Rivae is sweeter and spicier than its Frankincense brothers. It is one of the most vibrant Frankincense essential oils I have encountered. It lends itself beautifully to natural perfume work and will be a treasured guest in any perfumer or apothecary's collection.

Frankincense Rivae grows only in the remote Ogaden region of Ethiopia, where it is purchased from harvester co-ops, shipped to North America and eventually arrives in my shop and my still.

Management of natural resources in developing countries is, well, developing...However, with our support, programs and initiatives geared towards conservation, local employment, added value and fair trade, can make a huge difference in the landscape.

Like all others in its family, Boswellia or Frankincense Rivae is ruled by the Sun from an astrological point of view. Thus it is considered warming and strengthening to the heart and mind, grounding, cleansing and spiritually uplifting.

Boswellia, or Frankincense Rivae, is an olfactory treat, a rare and unusual Frankincense that should be in every perfumer and aromatherapists collection.