The opening is complex from the first moment: citrus and vanilla on top, with spice, fruit, and a herbal greenness running underneath, a slightly animalic, dairy-rich edge that gives it an unmistakably oriental quality. The heart is where the full complexity reveals itself: linalool and jasmine softness, rose, spice, wood, and a quietly narcotic warmth that develops slowly and settles into something genuinely rich and luxurious. The base is long and deep, vanilla, wood, musk, and a faint tar-and-smoke accent that adds the kind of textured darkness the best orientals always carry.

Oriental Base works as a complete oriental base, structural foundation, and tenacious fixative for any warm or sensual composition.

Recommended concentration: 1.11% minimum, approximately 11% average, up to 50% maximum in a finished compound.

Particularly effective in:

Oriental, amber, and woody oriental fine fragrance compositions
Spicy and resinous incense-inspired blends
Pot pourri and incense (rated good for both)
Fine fragrance and personal care in alcohol base (rated good)
Fabric care and detergent applications where a warm, long-lasting base is desired (rated good)
Lipstick and cream formulations where a rich, sensual character is wanted (rated good)

Blends well with:

Florals: rose, jasmine, narcissus, orange blossom as a heart
Citrus top notes: bergamot, neroli for contrast and lift
Spice: clove, cinnamon, cardamom to deepen the spice facet
Resins: additional labdanum, oud accord, benzoin
Musks: warm and animalic musks to extend the base
Woody materials: oud, sandalwood, patchouli

Material Type: Fragrance accord (synthetic blend)
Function: Oriental base / warm resinous foundation / fixative
Origin: Synthetic formulation; mixture of aroma chemicals, isolates, and essential oils including balsamic materials (benzoin, Peru balsam, tolu balsam, frankincense, sweet myrrh)
Odour Profile: Jasmine, vanilla, spice, wood, musk, rose, citrus, fruity, balsamic, animalic, narcotic, faintly smoky and green
Appearance: Yellow to brown oily liquid; darkens on ageing
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance solvents
Key Components: Proprietary blend; balsamic, vanilla, floral, spice, wood, musk, and citrus aroma components
CAS Number: Mixture (proprietary blend)
Regulatory Status: SDS documentation can be supplied upon request where available.

For external use only. Do not ingest
Dilute before skin application; patch test recommended for sensitive individuals
Avoid contact with eyes
Colour darkens with age; evaluate before use if stock has been held for an extended period
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Shelf life: 2-3 years when stored correctly