Amber jar and illustrated box of Maison Éthérique Premium White Copal beside a small heap of pale resin pieces.

Piece of White Copal resin smouldering on a charcoal disc, smoke rising.

Close view of pale, translucent White Copal resin pieces (Bursera bipinnata) from Mexico.

Amber glass jar of Maison Éthérique White Copal (Bursera bipinnata) with a black lid, on a pale background.

Open amber jar of Maison Éthérique White Copal, pale resin pieces visible at the top, lid beside it.

White Copal resin melting on a charcoal disc, smoke rising.

Single pale piece of White Copal resin balanced on a fingertip.

Premium White Copal (Bursera Bipinnata) Mexico

Name: Premium White Copal (Bursera Bipinnata) Mexico
Brand: Maison Etherique
SKU: A005
Price: 120.00 AED
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The resin Mexico calls by the word for incense itself - copalli in Nahuatl. Pale white to light yellow tears that melt rapidly into charcoal, releasing bright lime, lemon peel, and a soft warmth. The incense of the Americas.

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The material

Hand-tapped Bursera bipinnata from the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico - the small twisted tree the Aztecs and Maya called copalli, "incense" itself. Pale white to light yellow tears, lighter and more volatile than frankincense, that release quickly and disappear into the charcoal cleanly. Harvested by Oaxacan copaleros in the cooler dry months when the resin sets most cleanly.

How to use

Light a charcoal disc until edges glow grey-white (30–45 seconds).
Place a single piece on the warm charcoal.
The piece softens, melts into the disc, and forms a dark charred layer as it burns.
Let the burner cool fully before clearing.

Burn in a ventilated room. Keep away from soft furnishings.

The details

BOTANICAL: Bursera bipinnata
ORIGIN: Oaxaca, Mexico
SOURCE NAME: copalli (Nahuatl) · copal blanco (Spanish)
FORM: pale white to light yellow tears
NET WEIGHT: 50g
THERMAL BEHAVIOUR: melts rapidly, can liquefy and disappear
STORAGE: cool, dry, away from light

Worth knowing

Copal is to the Americas what frankincense is to Arabia. Aztec temples burned it twice daily for over two centuries before Spanish contact - the Maya called it pom and burned it across the Yucatán under the same continuous practice. The Spanish wrote that the smell was the first thing they noticed entering Tenochtitlán.

White Copal is the incense an entire continent burned for thousands of years before contact with the rest of the world. The Aztec word copalli simply means "incense" - Mexico names the resin by the word for incense itself.

On charcoal it opens bright and citric, with a soft pine warmth that follows. The tears melt rapidly into the disc, leaving no residue - easier on a daily burner than the harder Hojari or Maydi grades. Lighter, faster, more sociable than frankincense.

The resin to reach for in the morning, on a working desk, before guests arrive. The pre-Columbian register, still practiced in Oaxaca today.

Description

The resin to reach for in the morning, on a working desk, before guests arrive. The pre-Columbian register, still practiced in Oaxaca today.

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A contemporary house of ancient materials

Maison Éthérique brings together incense, aromatic resins, botanical bundles, crystals and the objects used with them. From our house in Dubai, we explore their aromas, stories and traditions - a collection for personal rituals, familiar favourites and gifts with meaning.

For the meaning it holds

A familiar aroma can become part of a daily ritual. A stone can be kept as a symbol of protection; a botanical chosen for a practice of purification. Across the collection, scent, beauty and personal meaning offer different reasons to choose.

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my favourite aroma, use it everyday

Thank you for letting me discover this wonderful aroma of white copal. Buying it third time. Fabulous products and exceptional service. Thank you team Maison Etherique!..

my favourite scent

i'm grateful for this shop to introduce me for this amazing incense, it became part of my relaxing ritual, it makes my husband also relaxed and release stress. after work he takes shower and first thing he asks to burn this incense ) thank you guys. love Stella

soothing incense

calming aroma. The whole house becomes peaceful after i burn this. light and relaxing.

best incense

What a lovely scent. burning it every day. so soothing

Lovely Incense

Its light and beautiful. helps me with my meditation practice. Been burning this everyday ever since i received. just lovely aroma.

Best Incense

I really liked its subtle aroma. light and calming. very helpful during meditation.

heavenly

What i liked about this resin is that it does not have strong aroma like other resins. its light and very peaceful. love to burn this

Divine.

What a lovely aroma. just what i needed. very uplifting

Relaxing scent

It has become my favourite incense. Its light and very relaxing. Lightens my mood instantly.

Fantastic smell

Amazing smell, I like it more than frankincense. Fantastic experience, very relaxing

Excellent product

Exactly as described, a high quality Copal resin! Incredible scent and presence

Superb

Airy, fragrant, calming. Love the smell. Melts on charcoal, not like frankincense. This is the best quality of white copal I ever tried. Definitely recommend it.

Highly recommended copal

The White Copal was beyond my expectations. This shop has consistent high quality products packaged with care.

Smells so fresh & natural

My first time trying copal resin so I bought a small amount and it’s very pleasant, burns really nicely on the charcoal.

The quality of the Copal is amazing!

I absolutely LOVE this copal with its citrus and mint notes. It works great as a purifier. I highly recommend it

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