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Benzoin

Styrax benzoin / Styrax tonkinensis

Also known as: Benzoe, Gum Benjamin, Styrax

A balsamic resin with a sweet, vanilla-like amber character. Two main types: Siam (sweeter, vanilla) and Sumatra (more balsamic, slightly smoky).

Origin Laos, Thailand, Indonesia
Extractions 1
With CAS 1
Source Styrax benzoin / Styrax tonkinensis

Available Extractions

Different extraction methods yield unique olfactory profiles from the same source material

Resinoid CAS: 9000-05-9

Benzoin Resinoid

Sweet, vanilla-balsamic, warm amber with caramel and slightly smoky nuances.

Laos (Siam), Indonesia (Sumatra) 3 suppliers

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