Frankincense Egyptian Essential Oil Organic 15 ml. Botanical Name: Boswellia Carteri Country of origin: Egypt Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Plant part: Resin Scent: Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm, pungent, sweet smell. Strength of Aroma: Medium Note: Middle Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Myrrh and Vanilla. History: Frankincense is from the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' or it could be 'real incense'. Also known as Olibanum, Frankincense was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as a rejuvenating facemask.