What is Hojari?
Hojari is the highest grade resin produced by the Boswellia tree, harvested exclusively from the ancient trees of Oman's Dhofar region. Known for its exceptional purity, luminous color, and complex aromatic profile, it has been prized for millennia as the gold standard of sacred incense.
When burned, Hojari releases a rich, layered fragrance—bright citrus top notes give way to warm balsamic depths, with subtle hints of honey and pine. Its clean, white smoke rises steadily, filling sacred spaces with an aroma that has accompanied prayer and worship since ancient times.
Hojari is the highest grade resin produced by the Boswellia tree in Oman's Dhofar region — prized for millennia as the gold standard of sacred incense. When burned, it releases bright citrus notes with warm balsamic depths and clean, white smoke.
A SENSORY BRIDGE BETWEEN THE EARTHLY AND THE DIVINE
For millennia, Hojari has been prized for its ability to elevate consciousness and assists to create a bridge between the earthly and the sacred.
The Boswellia Tree
Hojari comes specifically from the Boswellia tree — a species native to the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. These remarkable trees thrive in some of the harshest conditions on earth: rocky limestone slopes, minimal rainfall, and dramatic temperature swings.
The trees of Oman's Dhofar region produce resin unlike any other. The unique combination of monsoon mists from the Arabian Sea, calcium-rich limestone soil, and the extreme climate of the Hojar Mountains creates conditions that cannot be replicated anywhere else on earth. The result is frankincense of unmatched purity, complexity, and aromatic depth.
When harvesters make careful incisions in the bark, the tree exudes a milky sap that hardens into the tear-shaped pieces we know as frankincense. This resin has been harvested using the same traditional techniques for over 5,000 years.
Hojari comes from the Boswellia tree in Oman's Dhofar region. The unique monsoon mists, limestone soil, and extreme climate create conditions that produce frankincense of unmatched purity and aromatic depth.
Modern Uses: Essential Oils & Fine Perfumery
Today, Omani Hojari is highly sought after by two major industries:
Essential Oil Production: The highest-quality frankincense essential oils are distilled from Boswellia tree resin. These oils command premium prices in the aromatherapy and wellness markets, prized for their therapeutic properties and aromatic complexity.
Luxury Perfumery: The world's top fragrance houses — including Chanel, Dior, Amouage, and other luxury brands — use Omani frankincense as a key ingredient in their most prestigious creations. Frankincense provides depth, warmth, and an air of timeless sophistication that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate. Amouage, the prestigious Omani perfume house, was founded specifically to showcase the region's legendary frankincense.
Omani Hojari is sought after for premium essential oils and luxury perfumery. Brands like Chanel, Dior, and Amouage use it in their most prestigious creations. The same quality is what we offer directly to you.
Wellness & Aromatherapy Benefits
Beyond its sacred uses and fine fragrance applications, frankincense has been valued for wellness applications for thousands of years. Modern research has begun to validate many traditional uses:
- Boswellic acids: The resin contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, studied for joint health and respiratory support.
- Aromatherapy: The scent is widely used to promote calm, reduce stress, and enhance meditation and focus.
- Traditional medicine: In Oman and throughout Arabia, Hojari has been chewed for oral health or infused in water for digestive support.
Frankincense contains boswellic acids with anti-inflammatory properties, promotes calm and focus in aromatherapy, and has been used traditionally for oral health and digestion.