With this selection we invite you into the solemn world of sacred resins: myrrh and frankincense. Used in spiritual practices since the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and later the gifts chosen by the Magi kings these materials get interpreted by perfumers in 2 quite distinct ways. They either refer to the ancient origins of the resins and try to create woody oriental perfumes reminiscent of hot and dry air of sub Saharan Africa, or they reference Christianity and create “churchy” incensy perfumes. We covered all styles in the selection.
The pack also includes specimens of myrrh and frankincense so you can admire the beauty of the materials on their own before smelling them as part of a formula.
The pack contains 9 x 1 ml samples:
- Osang by Mendittorosafor a frankincense and myrrh mix try
- Oliban (Discontinued) by Phaedon ParisFantastic frankincense
- Myrrhiad by Pierre Guillaume Black CollectionApproachable myrrh without the animalic part
- Autoportrait by Olfactive Studiofor frankincense try
- PG22 Djhenné (Discontinued) by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Généralefor myrrh try
- Camel by ZoologistSmell the air of an oriental Bazaar
- 403 Myrrh Shadow by Bon ParfumeurA purr of myrrh
- +Myrrh resin / Reference material
- +Frankincense resin / Reference material
Read more about why these perfumes best illustrate the theme in the "Myrrh, frankincense and incense" editor pick.
This sample pack is available as a standalone product, and also was part of our year long subscription service.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for quiet, inward spaces where incense lingers in the air and the room feels hushed rather than decorative. It suits a wearer who prefers depth, texture and a slightly austere presence, with a dry, contemplative trail that reads close and deliberate.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or in air-conditioned spaces, where its resinous woods and amber can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first: one or two sprays will give a measured, smoky aura, while more can make the incense and leather facets feel denser and more enveloping on skin.
Who it’s for
For lovers of incense, resins and dry oriental compositions, especially those drawn to smoky, woody, leathery perfumes with a contemplative rather than sweet profile. It will appeal to anyone who enjoys material-driven scents with a ritual, mineral edge.
Bloom Sample Packs’s story
Bloom Perfumery London approaches fragrance as a way to learn by smelling: its sample packs are curated around themes, materials and olfactory ideas rather than a single house style. The focus is on comparison, discovery and the beauty of raw ingredients.
Sacred Resins: Frankincense and Myrrh’s concept
This sample pack is designed as an exploration of sacred resins, especially myrrh and frankincense, and the long history they carry from ancient Egyptian spiritual practice to the gifts of the Magi. It gathers perfumes that interpret the materials in different ways, from dry woody orientals to more church-like incense compositions, and includes the raw resins themselves for direct comparison.
Extra info
The pack includes nine 1ml perfume samples alongside specimens of frankincense and myrrh, so the materials can be smelled on their own before being encountered in a formula. It is built as a thematic edit rather than a single fragrance.
With this selection we invite you into the solemn world of sacred resins: myrrh and frankincense. Used in spiritual practices since the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and later the gifts chosen by the Magi kings these materials get interpreted by perfumers in 2 quite distinct ways. They either refer to the ancient origins of the resins and try to create woody oriental perfumes reminiscent of hot and dry air of sub Saharan Africa, or they reference Christianity and create “churchy” incensy perfumes. We covered all styles in the selection.
The pack also includes specimens of myrrh and frankincense so you can admire the beauty of the materials on their own before smelling them as part of a formula.
The pack contains 9 x 1 ml samples:
- Osang by Mendittorosafor a frankincense and myrrh mix try
- Oliban (Discontinued) by Phaedon ParisFantastic frankincense
- Myrrhiad by Pierre Guillaume Black CollectionApproachable myrrh without the animalic part
- Autoportrait by Olfactive Studiofor frankincense try
- PG22 Djhenné (Discontinued) by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Généralefor myrrh try
- Camel by ZoologistSmell the air of an oriental Bazaar
- 403 Myrrh Shadow by Bon ParfumeurA purr of myrrh
- +Myrrh resin / Reference material
- +Frankincense resin / Reference material
Read more about why these perfumes best illustrate the theme in the "Myrrh, frankincense and incense" editor pick.
This sample pack is available as a standalone product, and also was part of our year long subscription service.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for quiet, inward spaces where incense lingers in the air and the room feels hushed rather than decorative. It suits a wearer who prefers depth, texture and a slightly austere presence, with a dry, contemplative trail that reads close and deliberate.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or in air-conditioned spaces, where its resinous woods and amber can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first: one or two sprays will give a measured, smoky aura, while more can make the incense and leather facets feel denser and more enveloping on skin.
Who it’s for
For lovers of incense, resins and dry oriental compositions, especially those drawn to smoky, woody, leathery perfumes with a contemplative rather than sweet profile. It will appeal to anyone who enjoys material-driven scents with a ritual, mineral edge.
Bloom Sample Packs’s story
Bloom Perfumery London approaches fragrance as a way to learn by smelling: its sample packs are curated around themes, materials and olfactory ideas rather than a single house style. The focus is on comparison, discovery and the beauty of raw ingredients.
Sacred Resins: Frankincense and Myrrh’s concept
This sample pack is designed as an exploration of sacred resins, especially myrrh and frankincense, and the long history they carry from ancient Egyptian spiritual practice to the gifts of the Magi. It gathers perfumes that interpret the materials in different ways, from dry woody orientals to more church-like incense compositions, and includes the raw resins themselves for direct comparison.
Extra info
The pack includes nine 1ml perfume samples alongside specimens of frankincense and myrrh, so the materials can be smelled on their own before being encountered in a formula. It is built as a thematic edit rather than a single fragrance.