Description
This listing is for the gorgeous essential oil of Commiphora Confusa, also known as Dakkar and Kenyan Frankincense.
Though of the Myrhh family and not that of Frankincense, the chemical and aromatic profile of C, Confusa is that of a Frankincense type and not a typical Myrrh. This has earned it the name “Kenyan Frankincense”.
As a “Frankincense essential oil, it is one of, if not THE, richest and most complex . Aromatically it is striking, rich, bold and sweet.
The bouquet of Kenyan Frankincense opens with Honey and spice layered on top of Conifers, caramel and citrus. As it dries down, black pepper and cardamom come to the forefront and the sweetness recedes to yield a familiar amber Frankincense glow. All this unfolds on a backdrop of soft sensuous musk that is as much that of warm animal fur as of anything from a botanical source.
Kenyan Frankincense has only recently been identified and collected commercially. It is available nowhere else in the world and I am honoured to present it to my customers.
In the past, the resin of C. confusa was lumped together with that of Frankincense neglecta. Visually, they are quite similar. However, differentiating between these two disparate species not only brings us a unique and distinguished aromatic product, it gives the Samburu women a broader income base and a little more trading power to supplement their incomes.
The resin is sustainably harvested by groups of Samburu women in northern Kenya and distilled in small batches by an artisan distiller who has spent decades identifying and collecting the Frankincense and Myrrh species of East Africa.
This is a pure essential oil. Nothing has been added or removed from it.
For more information about Commiphora Confusa, please see my post-here-https://apothecarysgarden.com/2017/06/15/commiphora-confusa-the-myrrh-that-is-a-frankincense/
Dan
Katarzyna Gromek (verified owner) –
I am sold on this aromatic! It has the notes of therebinth, myrtle berries and lemon. Frankly speaking, it reminds me of the essential oil coming from bark and leaves of tree identified as balsam of Gilead (Commiphora opobalsamum). If Commiphora confusa resin ever makes into the store, I am going to stock up on it
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Greta Denesik –
Mmmm! So nice!! I love everything I got in my order!
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Bridgette Graham –
Beautiful item, great seller, will purchase from again!
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Lilian Fay –
Absolutely Beautiful thank you so much
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Raina Runolfsson –
As always from Apothecary's Garden, a wonderful product
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Clarabelle Oberbrunner –
Definitely my favorite of the myrrh family essential oils. It smells almost exactly like boswellia neglecta, with just a hint of that myrrh earthiness. A super rare and lovely oil.
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Marcelle Murphy –
AAA+++
amazing seller of fantastic botanical treasures…
love it!
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Laurie Wolff –
Very interesting version. Nice to have in the collection. Also like the extraction practices and respect to the natural cultivators.
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Maye Sanford –
Very special 🙏🏼
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Laney Weber –
Wow, this essential oil is so powerful that i could smell the aroma through the packaging. Frankincense smells so vibrant yet it's a myrrh resin who would've thought that.
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Camille Deckow –
One of my favorite materials to wear, blend and aromatherapy ,what a beauty
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Zena Metz –
"Confusa" indeed – though of the Myrrh family, my nose smells Ethiopian frankincense. A fascinating, baffling and delightful oil that I will be ordering again and again….
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Zoila Lindgren –
Super quality and complex spectrum of aromas after applying to skin. SO WONDERFUL. I prefer it solo and enjoy the air.
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Armando Kessler –
Beautiful oil. Thank you for providing such rare and amazing essential oils!
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Camille Deckow –
What a new great addition to my compositions
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Dina Hill –
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Electa Hessel –
Fresh, bold and brave. Very clear note. A must have.
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Camille Deckow –
High quality products and exceptional service
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Katrina Beatty –
Another very special EO from Dan! Love it!
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