Copal and other incense on a market table in Mexico
Copal and other incense at a Day of the Dead market in Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico. Photo: AlejandroLinaresGarcia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Traditional / raw material Entry 11 of 67

Copal Blanco

Pale Bursera resin that fills Mexican markets and altars, especially during Día de Muertos.

Origin
Mexico
Tradition
The Americas
Form
Resin
Smoke
Heavy smoke

Scent profile

  • Resinous
  • Citrus
  • Herbal

Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.

Key materials

Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.

Sources

Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.

See also

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