noun
- Plural of labdanum; a resinous substance obtained from certain rockrose plants, used in perfumery and incense.
Usage: Also spelled 'labdanums' or 'labdanums'; derived from the gum of Cistus ladanifer and related species.; Primarily used in specialized contexts such as perfumery, cosmetics, and traditional medicine.
Examples
- The perfumer selected labdanums from several Mediterranean sources for the new fragrance.
- Ancient texts describe the collection of labdanums from rockrose plants in the Levant.
- Labdanums are valued in high-end perfumery for their warm, amber-like scent.
- The resin labdanums has been used in incense production for centuries.
- Modern cosmetic formulations sometimes include labdanums as a natural fragrance component.