Frankincense Frereana - Organic EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Boswellia frereana Birdw.
  • Origin: Somalia
  • Process: Hydrodistilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Resin
  • Cultivation: Wild Grown, Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute.
  • Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative
  • Aroma Families: Resinous, Woody
  • Aroma: Very fresh, diffusive, sharp, pine-like, with an intense, deep, woody/resinous undertone and slight citrus/coniferous top note.
  • Contraindications: Skin sensitization if oxidized; please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Frankincense Frereana - Organic Sample (1 ml) 351-3
    $3.00
  2. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 5 ml * 351-006
    $14.50
  3. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) * 351-016
    $30.75
  4. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 351-030
    $54.00
  5. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 2 oz 351-9
    $95.00
  6. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 4 oz 351-10
    $169.50
  7. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 8 oz 351-11
    $305.00
  8. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 16 oz 351-12
    $553.00
  9. Frankincense Frereana - Organic 1 kg 351-25
    $1,217.00
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         
* Size includes orifice (drop) reducer
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Overview

Organic Frankincense Frereana

Frankincense Frereana, known as Frankincense 'Maydi', the King of Frankincense, grows at higher elevations than its sister species, Boswellia carterii. Our hydrodistilled Frankincense Frereana from Somalia has a very fresh, diffusive, clear, pine-like aroma without any harsh notes, an intense, deep woody/resinous undertone, and a slight citrus/coniferous top note.

The owners of the company who supply our organic Frankincense Frereana are firmly committed to a mission of sustainable business practices for their harvesting co-op by achieving organic certification and by following fair trade and living wage principles. They also reinvest revenue back into the harvesting community to improve access to drinking water, education, and healthcare. This organic Frereana is a superior Frankincense oil we truly feel good about – both aromatically and philosophically.

Frankincense, along with other prized aromatics, spices, precious stones, rare woods, feathers, animal skins and gold, was transported by caravans on the Incense Route and enjoyed a flourishing trade from Yemen and Oman in the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean for nearly 500 years.1 Egyptians used Frankincense extensively, and the pharaohs believed that burning it allowed them to commune with the gods.2 Its Arabic name, Olibanum, is derived from al Luban, which means milk, a reference to the milky sap that exudes from the wound in a tree after an incision is made in the bark. This sap serves a purpose for the tree as it seals the incision from the elements; this exudate forms resinified 'tears' from which Frankincense oils are extracted.2

Once a rare and precious commodity used for millennia by many religious, shamanistic and secular cultures, Frankincense oil, like Myrrh, offers many different beneficial possibilities. It is especially valued for use in skincare preparations (with Patchouli or Neroli), in diffusers (with Lemon or Pine), for massage (with Palmarosa or Lavender),3  and in meditation blends (with Sandalwood or Orange). Frankincense is legendary in its traditional and sacred uses and its ability to calm and elevate the spirit. 4,5

Each Frankincense oil that we offer is of exceptional quality, possessing unique features and characteristics distinct from one another. From a traditional view, one might choose one of our hydrodistilled Frankincense essential oils, particularly for aromatherapy purposes. However, both of our Frankincense CO2 oils offer the natural botanical perfumer a more complete aromatic profile with higher, brighter top notes and deeper, more complex bottom notes than the distilled Frankincense oils.

Not sure which Frankincense to choose? Please see our Resinous Aroma Family to order samples (you can uncheck the ones you don't want to receive). For a complete list of our Frankincense offerings, click here.

For information regarding the attributes of Frankincense essential oil, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 328.
  • Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 71-2, 137.
  • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, p. 153.
  • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., Salvatore Battaglia, 2018, pp. 305-312.
  • The Art of Aromatherapy, Robert Tisserand, 1977, p. 230.

For information regarding the use of Frankincense in natural perfumery, please see:

  • Aftel, Mandy, Fragrant – the Secret Life of Scent, 2014, pp. 123-157.

Aromatic Profile: Very fresh, diffusive, sharp, pine-like, with an intense, deep, woody/resinous undertone and slight citrus/coniferous top note. Excellent fixative properties.


Appearance: Very pale yellow, slightly oily, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery, Incense. 


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Agarwood, Amber Oil - Fossilized, Ambrette, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper and other spice oils, Boronia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fir, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Liquidambar, Litsea Cubeba, Lotus, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Mandarin, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, Thyme, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Turmeric, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. "Gives delightful effects in citrus colognes… "incense" type perfumes… and is an important ingredient in many Oriental bases, ambres [sic], "powder" type perfumes, floral perfumes, citrus colognes, spice blends, violet type perfumes, "men's fragrances", etc."6


Safety Considerations: Skin sensitization if oxidized; old or oxidized oils should be avoided.7 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin


1 "Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev," UNESCO, World Heritage List, http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1107

3 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2012, p. 153.

4 Hoffman, David. The New Holistic Herbal, 1991, p. 14.

5 Mojay, Gabriel. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, 1996, pp.74-75, 138.

6 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 466-7.

7 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 288.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Frankincense Frereana - Organic EO

Frankincense Frereana: High Elevation Leads to Great Depth Review by
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5
Aromatically speaking, Frereana is my go-to frankincense. I find it to have excellent tenacity and the strongest heart and base note of all varietals. It ages wonderfully. I would go so far as to say I'd be very interested in a CO2 extraction of this.
(Posted on 8/29/2022)
Frankinfave Review by
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5
I actually hadn't heard of Frankincense Frereana until I discovered Eden Botanicals! I ordered a sample of it with my larger size of Frankincense Oman/Sacra because it was the only varietal of Boswellia besides Sacra that I hadn't experienced.
The two of them are my favorite aromatically. Sacra is to me the brightest/most citrusy of the Boswellias. I find Carterii and Serrata to be nice but have more of a spicy/savory backdrop. Frereana has the brightness of Sacra but with more staying power seemingly due to this lovely, distinctive "musty" quality to it. I will continue to use the CO2 extract for it's topical/therapeutic applications but I'm sure I will be adding Frereana on top for it's aroma!
LOVELY... Thanks to the folks at Eden for offering this underrated Frankincense!
(Posted on 11/22/2020)
Quite nice... Review by
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5
This is a beautiful Frankincense, softer and without sharp edges. Blends amazingly with a touch of oakmoss and cedar. Eden's olfactory notes are spot on as is the diffusivity, so much so in fact that it is not particularly long lived, but it is super nice product. Will buy again in larger amounts.
(Posted on 1/9/2015)
Truly amazing... Review by
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5
As far as frankincense goes, THIS is the holy grail in my opinion. I can't say enough wonderful things about it. When I first sampled it, I could not believe how mellow and rich it is - all the wonderful attributes of frankincense minus the sharpness typically found in others. I truly believe if you love frankincense, you'll be blown away by this one. I know I was. It blends wonderfully with a gorgeous organic Namibian myrrh I have, but I'm back to order more because I primarily use it along with several other essential oils in a facial serum that my customers can't get enough of. Thanks, Eden Botanicals!
(Posted on 10/17/2014)
Best Frankincense Ever Review by
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5
This the best frankincense ever! It is well rounded and not too sharp. I'm in love.
(Posted on 9/29/2013)
Amazing! Review by
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5
This is the most amazing frankincense I've ever tried in my life. The King of Frankincense it truly is. Full bodied and citrusy, not as sharp as Eden Botanical's (still beautiful) Somalian carterii, but just as grounding and comforting. I'm in love!
(Posted on 3/22/2013)
5 Review by
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5
Very much I love frankincense - a rigorous and fresh, favorite essential oil in the anti-aging tools; anti-stress, brings a sense of peace..
Очень люблю ладан- строгий и свежий, любимое эфирное масло в антивозрастных средствах; антистресс, приносит ощущение покоя..
(Posted on 2/14/2013)