{"product_id":"tears-of-χίος-rare-pure-natural-resin-essential-oil","title":"Flowing Tears of Χίος - Pure natural resin essential oil","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e. A perfumer's rarity and a collector's treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Aromatic Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe oil is gentle like the resin itself, and offers its distinctive olfactive signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe opening is fresh \u0026amp; (light bitter) green with a sweet resinous depth and a hint of minerality. Citrus notes emerges during a second phase in a delectable accord evoking a bergamot green lime zesty sorbet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter some time during the first hour, the initial bouquet starts to gradually give way to softer balsamic warmth and fragrant woodiness, very much similar to the way the pure resin on low heat incenses a room with its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is a fragrant and elegant wear, and on its own feels like a classy natural \"cologne attar\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant note\u003c\/span\u003e, just like the resin itself, especially compared to frankincense: \u003cstrong\u003eit is a light oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is parts of what consitute its charm and interest. Don't expect a powerbomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso, this is a top-to-middle note oil, not a base heavyweight. The longevity acts accordingly  (circa 4 hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe robe is colorless and transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome of the fixative properties of the resin are in the esssential oil, but others are not volatile and therefore will not be found here. You can easily use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/tears-of-chios-high-quality-pure-resin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour pure resin\u003c\/a\u003e as fixative, if this 3000 years old usage interest you for natureal perfumery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmong essential oils, genuine Χίος resin's occupies singular territory. While frankincense and, to a lesser extent, myrrh distillations are common, this essential oil approaches true rarity : the convergence of limited raw material in high demand otherwise, and minuscule distillation yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: SA;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor optimal conservation\u003c\/span\u003e : store in the fridge standing in a dark container, and avoid too much head space\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompositional Possibilities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: SA;\"\u003eThe essential oil distills milennia of perfume history  into a few milliliters of volatile bliss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: SA;\"\u003e... perfect as such of olfactive pleasure, but also interesting in compositions :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFirst and foremost, for what we would call nowadays\u003ci\u003e Mediterranean Cologne's. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis oil has natural affinity with the regional citruses : bergamot, lemon, neroli. It bridges their top notes volatility with deeper resinous anchors in a distinctively mediterranean, and very harmonious way. The fact the it is less \"heavy\" than frankincense makes it the better choice for freshest colognes. It works wonder in pure attars too, if well balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural perfumers work with genuine aromatics and understand that Mediterranean cologne structure benefits from genuine materials to evoke the deep effect of the unique fragrant landscapes that permeate Mediterranean air under its signature blue skies. Synthetic reconstruction will always miss something essential in this regard..\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeyond that, this essential oil brings\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003egreen-woody roundness without heaviness and is interesting for aromatic fougère variations, herbal chypres, and other mediterranean creative interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile less tenacious than its counteparts of the mediterranean antiquity, frankincense myrrh or labdanum, the oil offers fixative properties nevertheless. It is excellent to help unify disparate elements in the top and middle register. The resin acids, though present in lower concentration in the oil than in raw material, still contribute lower register cohesion, but can easily be overpowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAs a result it stars in the lighter and fresher perfumes, and gives a gentle elevating, uplifting kind of energy, while giving a very peaceful atmosphere \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, it is \u003c\/span\u003ea precise aromatic that can illuminate many type of conpositions, including modern “transparent resin” structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmongst the rare Mediterranean Essences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe earliest documented history (Hippocrates, Theophrastus etc) is already relating a very organized, established and skilled production, with international outreach and a long trade tradition already at the time, so the actual history definitley much older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect classical (in a historical sense) perfume material and essential oils, Xios resin tears have been a star of Mediterranean perfume culture for millenia. The essential oil is a new way to enjoy this timeless classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eWhile the leaf essential oil from P. lentiscus is well known in aromatherapy circles, it is not an oil for perfumery and completely different from the present pure resin oil, both in fragrance and effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe raw material for this oil isteslf - pure resin tears - is already quite rare because quality resin comes from only one local subbecies, \u003cem\u003ePistacia l. var. chia, \u003c\/em\u003ethat only grows in the southern part of ONE small Mediterranean Island, Χίος. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eWhile the leaf can be grown all over the Mediterranean basin, and even eyond, only in this very place can you find resin pure enough, strong enough and this fragrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eWe offer pure high grade resin as well : \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/tears-of-chios-high-quality-pure-resin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e. It is the same raw material than for this oil and you will find more information there to read about the resin itself, in case of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe resin yearly production is limited and in high demand as most of the traditional uses for the resin are still well alive (incense, cosmetics, traditional medicine, culinary \u0026amp; beverages). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eAdd to that a poor distillation yield, and you have the full picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: SA;\"\u003e... and as a result of all these converging factors mean that 100% pure resin essential oil is rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentient Nature - Rare Aromatics","offers":[{"title":"1.5 gram sample in high recovery lab vial","offer_id":48411030814820,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml in blue glass aromatherapy bottle","offer_id":48411030847588,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 ml in transparent glass attar bottle with glass applicator","offer_id":48411030880356,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/1271\/6388\/files\/xiosdrop2.jpg?v=1784293929","url":"https:\/\/scentient-nature.net\/products\/tears-of-%cf%87%ce%af%ce%bf%cf%82-rare-pure-natural-resin-essential-oil","provider":"Scentient Nature - Rare Aromatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}