frankincense
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The Three Wise Men may have struggled for a third gift if they were shopping today—and not because of a bull market in frankincense and myrrh.
From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025
Encased in a glossy black glass vessel, Owens’ candle is a mysterious blend of labdanum, myrrh, frankincense and ambergris.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Eventually, he settled on the eight most frequently mentioned: desert dates, Yemeni Sidr honey, sycamore figs, Israeli golden raisins, prickly juniper berries, carob fruit, black cumin and frankincense.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
The smell of incense — a combination of frankincense and myrrh — leached from every corner of the space, creating a somewhat soporific effect.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024
If she was mixing oils and couldn’t remember whether she’d added frankincense.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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