Benzoin

At a glance

Benzoin is a sweet, balsamic resin extracted from Styrax trees, adding vanilla-like warmth and fixative power to amber and oriental bases.

Origin

Styrax tree resin, primarily Sumatra and Siam

Extraction

Solvent extraction

Profile

Sweet, balsamic vanilla-like scent with a soft resinous warmth

IFRA status

Restricted, benzoin resinoid allergen labeling under IFRA/EU rules

Cost tier

Medium