About this material
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
Our Signature Elemi Oil is a luminous resinous material with the brightness of citrus peel, the lift of green pepper and the sacred warmth of pale incense.
Distilled from the aromatic gum of Canarium trees, it opens with a sparkling lemon-terpene freshness before unfolding into peppered woods, soft balsam and a clean, incense-like drydown.
In composition, Elemi sits beautifully between citrus, woods, resins and modern amber structures.
It brings lift and diffusion to frankincense, myrrh, olibanum, galbanum, lavender, herbs, spices and dry woody accords, adding a polished natural radiance without becoming heavy or overly sweet.
Used with restraint, it can sharpen a citrus top note, brighten an aromatic heart, or give resinous compositions a more transparent, contemporary edge.
Its character is fresh yet ancient, airy yet balsamic: a refined raw material for perfumers seeking brightness, texture and quiet ceremonial depth.
Although often classified as an incense material, Elemi behaves much more like a radiant bridge between citrus and resins.
It adds sparkle, diffusion and transparency to heavy resinous compositions, preventing them from becoming dense or smoky.
For that reason, many perfumers use it as a “natural top-lifter” rather than simply as another resin.
Typically used at 0.10–0.50% of the fragrance concentrate.
Most compositions benefit from around 1%, while incense and resinous accords may employ 2% for greater impact.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
Not listed
Fragrance development
Top note · Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 8023-89-0 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Fresh, Citrus, Peel, Lemon-Terpene, Green Pepper, Pine-like, Aromatic, Balsamic, Resinous, Soft, Woody, Faintly Spicy, Incense-like |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces up to a maximum of 2.89%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Elemi Oil, Manila Elemi Oil, Elemi Essential Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Resin Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Resin Volatile Oil |
| Recorded name / preparation | Elemi Oil / Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/ national/international regulations.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
Typical natural-material contribution references (2)
These IFRA typical composition references are not supplier or batch declarations. Botanical source, extraction and grade must be checked before applying constituent restrictions. No composition is assumed or calculated for this product.
| Elemi oil → Methyl eugenol | 0.4% typical reference · 93-15-2 |
|---|---|
| Elemi resinoid → Methyl eugenol | 0.09% typical reference · 93-15-2 |
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.A leafy cologne
With geranium and herbal notesSketch a citrus opening with a green or herbal counterpoint. Compare the leafy version with the citrus alone, noting whether the added direction suggests peel, garden freshness or an herbal character that changes the brief.
Citrus and grain
With a transparent wood directionExplore a spare citrus-and-wood structure, keeping the wood choice simple. Follow both the opening and later impression to see whether the composition keeps a clear outline as the bright citrus character changes through the evaluation.
Petal brightness
With rose and airy floral notesUse a familiar floral accord as the setting for a brighter citrus variation. Compare the flower with and without the citrus material, then decide whether to emphasise a fresh opening or a more continuous floral impression.










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