Synthetics
Bisabolene (givaudan) has a sweet, balsamic scent reminiscent of myrrh and orange blossom.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 4, 23, (1995): Woody, citrus, valencene, fruity, tropical, terpy, green and banana
Luebke, William tgsc, (1985): Balsamic citrus myrrh opoponax spicy
Givaudan: Balsamic, sweet, myrrh, orange flower
Bisabolene has a warm, sweet-spicy-balsamic odour very typical of opoponax and "oriental" fragrance types. it finds use in artificial oil of bergamot, myrrh and lemon, and is an excellent fixative for neroli bases.
Moellhausen: Oily, woody, terpeny, citrusy, valencene, fruity, tropical, green and banana balsamic, sweet, myrrh
Pell Wall Perfumes: Woody sweet-toffee, myrrh, orange flower
This givaudan product is described by them as: “odor: balsamic, sweet, myrrh, orange flower use: bisabolene has a warm, sweet-spicy-balsamic odour very typical of opopanax and “oriental” fragrance types. it finds use in artificial oil of bergamot, myrrh and lemon, and is an excellent fixative for neroli bases.” it also makes an important contribution to the recreation of oud.