Gurjun Balsam (ct. Copaene) Oil

About this material

Gurjun Balsam Oil is a mild oil distilled from the pathological resin of the Dipterocarpus turbinatus tree. Despite its light odour, it is a very useful wood oil for blending stronger wood notes and setting a delicate background when something more interesting than Iso E Super is called for. With a gentle spice running through it and a very long drydown (over 400 hours!) it is an excellent fixative that blends with a great variety of other materials - including florals. Use it with Guaiyl Acetate and Cypriol for the beginnings of your very own luscious agarwood accord. Gjurjun Balsam Oil features in Tom Ford's Black Orchid fragrance, Duro and Baraonda by Nasomatto, Kilian's Apple Brandy and … — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 142nd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 71 of 806 formulas. Used when a specific effect is wanted, not out of habit.