Aromatic resins are a type of natural resin that is derived from plants and trees. MYRRHS, ELEMIS, BALSAMS, LACS, and ALKYDS are all examples of aromatic resins. MYRRHS is a resin obtained from the bark of a tree found in the Middle East and North Africa. ELEMIS is a resin obtained from the bark of a tree found in India. BALSAMS is a resin obtained from the bark of a tree found in Central and South America. LACS is a resin obtained from the sap of certain trees found in India and Southeast Asia. ALKYDS is a resin obtained from the sap of certain trees found in Europe and North America. All of these resins have a strong, sweet smell and are used in a variety of products, such as perfumes, incense, and varnishes.