Frankincense Essential Oil 5% In Grapeseed Oil 50ml

Soft resin, warm wood and a faint citrus brightness make this frankincense essential oil feel quietly ceremonial from the first drop. Steam distilled from Boswellia carterii resin from Somalia, it comes as a 5% dilution in grapeseed oil, ready for slow, considered aromatherapy rituals.

The scent of frankincense in the room

• The first impression is dry and resinous, with a clear, incense-like warmth.
• Its woody depth lingers gently, making it suited to unhurried evening routines.
• The diluted format gives a softer aromatic presence than neat essential oil.
• Use it when you want a familiar ritual scent without anything sweet or floral.
• It sits well beside simple textures: linen, warm water, quiet light, bare wood.

Resin from Boswellia carterii

This oil comes from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, a member of the Burseraceae family. The resin is steam distilled, a method that uses vapour to draw out the aromatic compounds without the direct heat of burning incense.

The result is frankincense in liquid form: less smoky than resin on charcoal, but still recognisably balsamic, woody and contemplative.

How to use it with care

Use a small amount at a time. Although this is already diluted to 5% in grapeseed oil, patch test before use and avoid the eye area, broken skin and sensitive areas.

Avoid during pregnancy unless guided by a qualified professional. Keep essential oils away from children and pets, and store the bottle closed, cool and out of direct light.

Frankincense through history

Frankincense, also known as olibanum, has been traded and burned as incense for thousands of years across the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean world. In Ancient Egypt, frankincense resin was used in temple ritual and in cosmetic preparations, including the dark eye powder seen in Egyptian art. In many traditions it became associated with sacred space, offering and contemplation, which is why its scent still feels so closely tied to meditation, quiet rooms and ritual pause.

Size and details

• Volume: 50ml
• Weight: 60g
• Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
• Plant part used: resin
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: Somalia
• Dilution: 5% in grapeseed oil

A thoughtful gift for ritual scent lovers

Choose it for someone who enjoys incense, aromatherapy or quiet evening rituals. Its softened dilution makes it a considered choice for a dressing table, meditation corner or slow self-care routine.

Common questions

Can I use this in a diffuser?
This is a 5% dilution in grapeseed oil, not a neat essential oil. Use it only in diffusers or oil burners that are suitable for carrier-oil blends.

Is this the same as burning frankincense resin?
No. Burning resin gives a smoky incense aroma, while this steam-distilled oil is smoother, softer and easier to use drop by drop.

What does 5% dilution mean?
It means the frankincense essential oil has already been blended into grapeseed oil at a 5% concentration.