# Benzoin Siam Resin

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/benzoin-siam-resin
CAS: 9000-72-0

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

Benzoin Siam Resin has a warm, sweet, and balsamic scent that opens with a rich, creamy vanilla-like aroma, reminiscent of caramel and soft woods. As it develops, it reveals a slightly powdery and resinous character, adding depth and a comforting quality to compositions. This resin is excellent for rounding out and softening harsher notes, making it a popular choice for oriental and gourmand fragrances. It pairs well with spices, florals, and other resins, enhancing their warmth and complexity. In this catalogue, it is typically used at doses ranging from 0.206% to 1.34%, with a common usage around 0.430%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 14 formulas.
- Dose: 0.19% to 12.00%, average 3.18%.
- Most at home in: Amber, Leathery, Amber Spicy.
- Usually weighed alongside: Norlimbanol, Hedione, Ambroxan, Iso E Super, Ethyl Vanillin, Vanillin.


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