Serrata Frankincense has a very different aroma compared to the popular Carterii, it is very subtle in smell and it has this light lemony sweetness comparable to the smell of homemade lemonade.What is certain is in India, Frankincense Serrata is the chief Frankincense used in Ayurvedic medicine today and due to the biblical references in both the Old & New Testament, is perceived as a deeply spiritual oil, one that enables people to reawaken spiritually and be closer to God.