Copal – the fresh pine and lemon resin
Copal resin is harvested from the Copal tree in Central America. Ancient Mayan communities believed that its sweet white smoke had purifying power. Today this aroma can be enjoyed in a completely different, modern way: copal is held in the brick and released by heat. The scent is pine-like and lemony, yet soft – many sense in it the mood of a freshly cut pine forest.
What this scent brings to a room
Copal carries an interesting duality: it feels fresh and uplifting, yet quietens the mind at the same time. Aromatherapy traditions associate it with clarity, easy breathing and conscious presence. You may choose it for a morning yoga practice, a meditation session, or for a moment of rest after a spring cleaning.
How to use it correctly
Place a tealight under a special Aromafume diffuser, and set the brick on the copper plate. The rising warmth releases the brick's aroma for around 45-60 minutes. The cardboard box contains nine bricks, which lasts for a long time. Other tealight holders do not produce enough heat – only the dedicated diffuser will work reliably.
A unique character, easy to enjoy
What makes the copal resin distinctive is that it is not heavy like frankincense, nor sweet like benzoin. It feels light and refreshing, as if you stepped into the garden after a rainy spring day and felt the clearing air. For anyone first exploring resin incense, it is a particularly lovable first choice.
Storage and caution
Keep the bricks in a cool, dry place, secured from children and pets. Whenever the tealight is burning, please stay nearby. The diffuser becomes hot during use; touch it or put it away only after it has fully cooled. Keep a safe distance from curtains.