# Benzoin Resinoid

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/benzoin-resinoid

Smells of: sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like
Role: fixative / base note

Benzoin resinoid opens with a warm, sweet, balsamic aroma that has a comforting, almost vanilla-like quality. As it develops, it reveals a rich, slightly powdery depth with hints of soft spice and a creamy texture that adds a soothing warmth to compositions. In a formula, it acts as a fixative, enhancing longevity and depth, making it particularly useful in oriental and gourmand fragrances. It pairs well with resins like myrrh and frankincense, as well as with sweet florals and spices, creating a rounded, harmonious base. The typical usage in this catalogue ranges from 0.037% to 2.81%, with a common dose around 0.100%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 9 formulas.
- Dose: 0.10% to 18.00%, average 3.34%.
- Most at home in: Amber Vanilla, Oriental Floral, Amber.
- Usually weighed alongside: Vanillin, Iso E Super, Hedione, Ethyl Maltol, Linalool, Ethyl Vanillin.


## Citing this
Cite as: "Benzoin Resinoid — Dupe Hacking raw material profile", https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/benzoin-resinoid