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2. Frankincense - Wikipedia

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   Frankincense Boswellia carteri tree that produces frankincense, growing inside Biosphere 2. Frankincense, also known as olibanum (/ oʊ ˈ l ɪ b ə n ə m /), [1] is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. The word is from Old French franc encens ('high-quality ...

3. 6 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to ... - AOL

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   Hodgson said frankincense becomes very popular in the winter. For some, it's reminiscent of the nostalgic scent of church incense used around the holidays.. The perfumer told BI that it's a more ...

4. Kohl (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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   The 18th Dynasty female Pharaoh Hatshepsut would also grind charred frankincense into kohl eyeliner. This is the first recorded use of the resin. [5] The frankincense itself had originally been obtained during an expedition to the ancient Land of Punt in this New Kingdom dynasty (c. 1500 BCE). [6]

5. Boswellia frereana - Wikipedia

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   Its frankincense is nicknamed the king of all frankincense, and called by the locals maydi (other spellings include: meydi, meyti, maidi, maieti, and mayeti) or the common name for all frankincense, fooh. [5].The specific epithet refers to William Edward Frere, Member of Council at Bombay. [6]

6. The Best Citrus Colognes for Men

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   The smooth woodiness includes the warmth of sandalwood and the mystery of olibanum (also called frankincense). Top: mandarin orange, pink pepper, lemon, bergamot Middle: lavender, geranium, sage ...

7. Boswellia papyrifera - Wikipedia

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   Boswellia papyrifera, also known as the Sudanese frankincense, [2] is a species of flowering plant and frankincense that is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea and Sudan. The tree is cultivated in Ethiopia because of its valuable resin. The incense is characterized by a fresh lemon-pine scent [3] and is therefore highly esteemed.