We receive two grades of Myrrh that are already sorted locally in Somalia. Grade #1 are the larger pieces and Grade #2 the smaller pea-sized pieces. We exclusively import Suhul-Myrrh which means that only naturally occuring resin is harvested without injuring the tree. The color is amber and brownish. Taste is balsamic, bitter, spicy & slightly sweet.

The smaller pieces of Grade #2 are also sustainably harvested without injuring the tree. Only 10 tons are available per year. The small pieces are very convenient for incense blends. The color of Grade #2 is the same as Grade #1, amber and brown. The scent profile is also balsamic, bitter, spicy and slightly sweet.

The name "Opoponax" is probably derived from the latin "Opoponace" for opponent. They can actually be viewed as opponents to the classic Commiphora myrrha. The differences are that "Hadi" is more fruity and sweet with less bitterness, compared to the classic myrrh. Compared to it's brother "Hagar", "Hadi" is more fruitier, lighter, reddish and less dark than "Hagar".

"Hagar", like "Hadi" is also sweeter than the classic Commiphora myrrha with less bitterness. It can often be a little bit sticky. It has almost no bitterness and is very intense. "Hagar" has a high oil content. The scent of "Hagar" is very deep and mystical with a sweet and caramel like aromas and also woody notes.

Commiphora kua is a rare myrrh variety that only grows on Socotra and is also classified as Commiphora abyssinica. It has a reddish color and is slightly translucent. It lacks the bitter scent of the classic Commiphora myrrha from Somalia and is much sweeter, but less sweet then the Opoponax varieties. It also has notes of fruit, pine and musk.

Another rarity that is exclusive to the island of Socotra. It is a very gentle and pleasant myrrh. The resin pieces have the classic myrrh color, but there are also reddish tears. We know from the harvesters on Socotra that this myrrh is mainly used as medicine. The scent is a blend of bitter Commiphora myrrha and the sweeter Kua myrrh.