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Benzoin

Benzoin
At a glance

Benzoin is a fragrance note appearing in 453 perfumes in this directory, built from 10 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Benzoin smells sweet, warm and balsamic, like vanilla mixed with a hint of cinnamon, powder and soft resin. It feels smooth, comforting and slightly smoky, with a gentle, honeyed depth. It is a base note that rounds off a composition and helps other notes linger. It blends beautifully with vanilla, amber, sandalwood, incense and florals, adding a cozy, resinous glow.

Benzoin is listed in 453 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (86% of its appearances). It is most often paired with vanilla, patchouli, amber and sandalwood.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note Benzoin absolute, Siam Benzoin CO2 extract, Siam Benzoin extract, Siam Benzoin extract, Sumatra Benzoin gum, Siam Benzoin gum, Sumatra Benzoin infusion, Siam Benzoin infusion, Sumatra Benzoin resinoid, Siam Benzoin resinoid, Sumatra
Perfumes featuring this note 1 Million Night Elixir 1# Nota di Viaggio (Rites de Passage) 301 Noces de Santal 303 Marbre Rouge 360 Collection Perfume 402 Guilty Vanilla 403 Myrrh Shadow 602 Bois Narcotique A Flame In Your Heart A-Men Abraj Absolue Oud Bouquet Abyss Oud Acqua Essenziale Blu Ainash Queen Akragas Ala Allegra Rock N' Rome Altesse Mysore Amber Mayfair Amber Perfume Amber Perfume Ambre 114 Ambre Cashmere Intense