This resin is a thick and viscous brown fluid. Benzoin oil has a sweet, warm and vanilla aroma which is used as a basic note with an average aroma. Also known as GUM Benjamin, Benzoin is one of the classic ingredients in incense, and it was widely used in perfumery.

Inci: Styrax Benzoin

Properties: restorative, purifying, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and healing. Fixes odors in perfumes.

Soluble in alcohol at 90 °.

Dosage: 0.5%

Main constituents:
Benzoin resinoid: 20%
Benzyl benzoate: 80%

Part of the plant: resin

Origin: India

Treatment method: solvent extraction with benzyl benzoate

Description / Color / Consistency: This resin is a thick and viscous brown fluid.

Aromatic summary / Note / Force of the aroma: Benzoin oil has a soft, warm and vanilla aroma which is used as a basic note with an average aroma.

Solubility: fully soluble in alcohols, partially soluble in oils and glycerols.

Do not swallow, avoid contact with the eyes.