When you think of traditional Christmas scents, Frankincense and Myrrh is a classic holiday aroma!

Frankincense and myrrh are both resins extracted from trees in the Burseraceae family, also known as the torchwood or incense family. Frankincense has a woody, spicy smell while Myrrh can be described as hot, smoky, and herbaceous.

For its numerous uses, Myrrh has become one of the most extensively used essential oils around the world. For centuries, it has been used by many cultures in traditional medicine, religious observances, fumigation, culinary applications, funeral rites, purification rituals, and perfumery.