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Resinous Notes

Benzoin

Benzoin is a warm, sweet, and resinous fragrance note with a rich, vanilla-like aroma. It has a soft, balsamic quality with hints of caramel and almond, creating a smooth and comforting scent profile that is both creamy and slightly smoky.
Origin and Extraction
Benzoin is a natural resin obtained from the Styrax trees, primarily found in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Laos. It is traditionally extracted through a process of making incisions in the tree bark and collecting the resinous sap, which is then dried and processed into a usable form for perfumery.
History and Culture
Benzoin has a long history of use in religious and cultural practices, particularly in Southeast Asia. It has been used in incense, traditional medicine, and religious ceremonies for centuries. In perfumery, it gained prominence in the 19th century and has been a key ingredient in many classic and modern fragrances, prized for its warm, comforting, and slightly exotic character.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Benzoin contains key chemical compounds such as benzoic acid and benzaldehyde, which contribute to its distinctive sweet and slightly medicinal aroma. These compounds are responsible for its warm, resinous scent profile and have both aromatic and preservative properties in perfumery and other applications.

Fragrances with Benzoin

Product shot of Tierra by Pernoire

Pernoire

Tierra

2.5/10(2)
BoozySpicy

Boozy rum meets spiced berries.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Drunk Lovers by Borntostandout

Borntostandout

Drunk Lovers

8/10(5)
BoozyWoody

Boozy berries and spicy woods.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Sugar Kisses by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sugar Kisses

8.9/10(9)
GourmandPowdery

Decadent caramel-vanilla euphoria, irresistibly sweet.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
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Product shot of Ambre Papier by Atelier Materi

Atelier Materi

Ambre Papier

9.2/10(5)
AmberSpicy

Spicy Amber Elegance

Sample from €14

€24550ml
Product shot of Of True Minds by Liis

Liis

Of True Minds

5/10(1)
LeatheryResinous

Spicy Suede & Amaretto

Sample from €9

€17550ml
Product shot of Oxford by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Oxford

8.6/10(9)
WoodySpicy

Citrus-spiced woody elegance

Sample from €9

€194100ml
Product shot of Bangkok Shock by The Nose Behind

The Nose Behind

Bangkok Shock

7.5/10(2)
FloralCitrus

Exotic Floral Burst

Sample from €9

€175100ml
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Product shot of Chypre du Nord by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Chypre du Nord

8/10(1)
ChypreAnimalic

Classic fruity chypre

Sample from €19

€34550ml
Product shot of Patina by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Patina

AmberFruity

Mango-honey evolves into woody vanilla.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
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Product shot of Fakhama by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Fakhama

8/10(2)
FloralWoody

Luxurious Rose-Oud Blend

Sample from €19

€42550ml
Product shot of Deep Ocean Amber by Sospiro

Sospiro

Deep Ocean Amber

5/10(3)
AmberResinous

Warm, spicy, deep amber.

Sample from €9

€308100ml
Product shot of Oud by Les Eaux Primordiales

Les Eaux Primordiales

Oud

6.3/10(3)
WoodySmoky

Noble Oud & Vanilla

Sample from €9

€235100ml
Product shot of Encore du Temps by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Encore du Temps

7/10(4)
FloralTea

A Flower in a Cup of Tea

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Estrella de la Mañana by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Estrella de la Mañana

6/10(3)
SmokyGourmand

Smoky Dark Cocoa Dream

Sample from €9

€260100ml
Product shot of Story of your Life by Etat Libre D'Orange

Etat Libre D'Orange

Story of your Life

9.8/10(2)
GourmandResinous

Warm Nostalgic Romance

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Magia Maestrale by Fabbrica Della Musa

Fabbrica Della Musa

Magia Maestrale

SpicyAromatic

Spicy Lavender Wind

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Ani by Nishane

Nishane

Ani

8/10(5)
GourmandSpicy

Vanilla & spice—boldly addictive.

Sample from €9

€22550ml
Product shot of Squid by Zoologist

Zoologist

Squid

8.3/10(17)
AquaticResinous

Dark, inky deep-sea aquatic

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Chypre Palatin by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Chypre Palatin

10/10(1)
ChypreLeathery

Luxe chypre: plum, leather, resin

Sample from €9

€23575ml
Product shot of Ambre by Les Eaux Primordiales

Les Eaux Primordiales

Ambre

9/10(3)
AmberGourmand

Cozy amber gourmand

Sample from €9

€235100ml
Product shot of Harvest Mouse by Zoologist

Zoologist

Harvest Mouse

8.2/10(14)
GourmandWoody

Cozy hay and vanilla scent

Sample from €9

€20060ml
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Product shot of Mana by Nishane

Nishane

Mana

10/10(1)
SpicyLeathery

Luxurious leather-oud with fiery spices.

Sample from €29

€55550ml
Product shot of Opus 1144 by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Opus 1144

6.8/10(6)
PowderyWoody

Gothic warmth meets powdery vanilla mystique.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Chipmunk by Zoologist

Zoologist

Chipmunk

7.6/10(4)
EarthyWoody

Cozy Autumn Woods

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Fleur des Fleurs by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Fleur des Fleurs

8/10(2)
FloralWoody

Tropical White Floral

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Click Song by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Click Song

4/10(2)
SpicyFloral

Spicy Rose & Amber

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

Slow Explosions

4/10(1)
FruityLeathery

Spiced Apple & Leather Fireworks

Sample from €9

€11050ml
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Product shot of Raw Gold by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Raw Gold

8.5/10(6)
LeatheryAmber

Bold Leathery Amber Scent

Sample from €14

€27550ml
Product shot of Les Indes Galantes by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Les Indes Galantes

10/10(1)
SpicyGourmand

Spiced Vanilla Embrace

Sample from €9

€23575ml
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Product shot of Oud Bleu Intense by Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois

Oud Bleu Intense

AquaticWoody

Marine Oud Elegance

Sample from €14

€565100ml
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Product shot of Tabac Doré by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Tabac Doré

10/10(1)
SmokyWoody

Noble Oriental Tobacco

Sample from €19

€34550ml
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Product shot of Chandigarh Express by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo

Chandigarh Express

7.3/10(3)
LeatherySpicy

Exotic Leathery Journey

Sample from €14

€26550ml
Product shot of Cherry Ink by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Cherry Ink

7.8/10(12)
FruityBoozy

Boozy cherry meets inky allure.

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Sun-Gria by Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sun-Gria

8.2/10(10)
FruityBoozy

Summers Fruity Sangria Euphoria

Sample from €9

€14550ml
Product shot of Majestic Amber by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Majestic Amber

7.5/10(2)
AmberWoody

Regal library of amber-leather

Sample from €9

€340100ml
Product shot of Angham by Oman Luxury

Oman Luxury

Angham

7.5/10(2)
SpicyLeathery

Bold saffron-leather & woody opulence

Sample from €9

€380100ml