Guaiac Wood

At a glance

Guaiac wood is steam‑distilled from the heart‑wood resin of Bulnesia sarmienti, a tree native to Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina; it yields a woody, balsamic, smoky‑sweet note used as a base in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood, primarily Paraguay
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Guaiacol (phenolic)
CAS number
8016-23-7
Profile
Smoky, tea-like woody scent with a rosy undertone
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tier
Medium
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27