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Ancient Mastiha Lends Cachet to Perfume

Mastiha tears dripping from a mastic-tree branch
Mastiha tears dripping from a mastic-tree branch

A unique and compelling scent wafts through the orchards on the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea, inspiring a master perfumer to develop a new fragrance. An analytical balance supports her in creating the perfect composition.


One spring, perfumer Bibi Bigler arrived on the Greek island of Chios. As the morning sun warmed the orchards, the fragrance of wild sage, oregano, grasses, and orange blossoms greeted Bigler. Then, she smelled something uniquely resinous and complex. It was the aroma of the Chios mastiha.

The mastic tree (Pistacia Lentiscus) is an evergreen that has existed in the Mediterranean region for over 50,000 years. A mature tree yields 150 – 180 grams (5.3 – 6.3 ounces) of mastic resin annually. There are 5,000 villagers on Chios who cultivate the mastic tree – by hand, as it has been for centuries – to yield precious mastic gum.

Mastic Resin's Intriguing Story

A Chios mastic tree in late summer with



Achieving Perfection with Precision

Masthia essential oil in the perfume laboratory
Masthia essential oil in the perfume laboratory



A bottle of Mystic Mastiha perfume