# Blackwood Base

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Smells of: dark wood, resinous
Role: woody base

Blackwood Base opens with a rich, dark woodiness that has a slightly sweet, resinous quality reminiscent of aged timber. As it develops, the scent reveals a warm, balsamic undertone that adds depth and complexity, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. This base is effective at grounding compositions, providing a solid foundation that enhances the longevity of other notes without overpowering them. It works well with floral and spicy elements, adding a sophisticated backdrop that allows brighter notes to shine. Typically used at doses between 0.050% to 0.13%, with a common usage around 0.090%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 0.16% to 0.16%, average 0.16%.
- Most at home in: Oriental Floral.
- Usually weighed alongside: Ambermax 50, Sandela 85 IPM, Cypriol Heart Oil, Sweet Orange 5 Fold Oil, Animalis Hypo 27 TEC (Synarome), Damascenone 937450.


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