Benzoin

$12.00 CAD

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Siam benzoin resin, a revered material in both traditional and contemporary perfumery, emanates a captivating olfactory profile characterized by its sweet, vanilla-like nuances intertwined with balsamic, woody, and powdery facets. This complex aromatic bouquet is largely attributable to its rich composition of benzoic acid, vanillin, and other phenolic compounds, which engage specific olfactory receptors to evoke sensations of warmth and familiarity. In its physical form, siam benzoin resin presents as a brown semi-solid, which, when subjected to processes such as alcohol extraction, releases its treasured volatile aroma compounds. The semi-solid state of this resin facilitates its gradual release of fragrance, making it an invaluable fixative in perfume formulations. Beyond its sensory allure, the resin's chemotropic properties play a crucial role in influencing olfactory perception and subsequent cognitive-emotional responses, underscoring its significance in the multisensory art and science of perfumery.

Safety

Our perfume ingredients are intended for people who want to learn about, understand, and have access to the olfactory arts, its materials, culture, practice, means of production, and knowledge non-commercially. They are consumer goods packaged and conditioned for the general public in retail quantities. As such, we are following the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-269) enabled by the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21) applicable in our jurisdiction of Quebec, Canada.

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