Ambery (Oriental)Natural raw material
Opoponax
Balsamic, warm, amber, resinous.
Steam distillationExtraction
GumUsed parts
1,177Fragrances
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Frequently asked
What is Opoponax?+
Opoponax is a natural raw material ambery (oriental) perfume note.
What does Opoponax smell like?+
Balsamic, warm, amber, resinous.
How is Opoponax obtained?+
Opoponax is obtained by steam distillation, using the gum.
Is Opoponax a top, heart, or base note?+
Opoponax is most often used as a base note. Across 750 fragrances on Noteboxd it is listed as a top note in 25, a heart note in 158, and a base note in 567.
