Acacia gum

At a glance

Acacia gum (gum arabic) is a natural exudate from Acacia senegal or Acacia seyal trees in Sudan and West Africa, used in perfumery as a fixative that adds a subtle sweet, powdery, slightly woody nuance.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Chemical family
Polysaccharide
CAS number
9000-01-5
Profile
mild, sweet, slightly woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01