Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%

$18.00
Styrax Benzoin Australia The Parfum Apothecary
Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%
Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%
Styrax Benzoin Australia The Parfum Apothecary
Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%
Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%

Benzoin, Styrax Resinoid 50%

$18.00
Size 5ml

Only 6 left in stock

Resinoid | Styrax benzoin

Styrax Benzoin Resinoid is a solvent-extracted resin derived from the hardened exudate of Styrax benzoin. It delivers a rich, balsamic sweetness with warm vanilla and amber facets, widely used to add depth and fixative strength to perfume compositions.

Styrax Benzoin Resinoid presents a sweet balsamic profile with vanillic warmth, soft resinous depth, and faint spicy undertones. The aroma is smooth and enveloping rather than sharp, combining gentle amber richness with a slightly smoky resin background. It feels comforting and rounded, contributing warmth and cohesion

Styrax Benzoin Resinoid functions primarily as a base note and fixative, adding sweetness and longevity.

Recommended concentration: 0.5-15%

Particularly effective in:
Amber compositions, gourmands, incense accords, soft orientals

Blends well with:
Vanilla, tonka, and balsamic resins
Labdanum and frankincense
Woods such as sandalwood and cedarwood
Florals requiring warmth and depth

Suitable for non-perfumery applications such as candles and home fragrance (within IFRA limits)

Due to its viscous nature, it may benefit from dilution in alcohol or a suitable solvent before blending.

Material Type: Resinoid (solvent extract)
Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Solvent extraction
CAS Number: 84012-39-5
Origin: Indonesia
Odour Profile: Balsamic, vanillic, sweet, resinous, lightly smoky
Appearance: Dark brown, viscous liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; may require warming or dilution for oil incorporation
Key Components:
Benzoic acid derivatives, cinnamic acid derivatives, vanillin (trace)
Regulatory Status:
IFRA Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before use due to viscosity and concentration
Follow IFRA guidelines for finished product limits
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 4–6 years when stored correctly

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