About this material
Benzoin Oliffac 63 0613 by IFF is an exquisite interpretation of one of perfumery’s most treasured materials, reimagined with modern precision and effortless elegance.
This refined fragrance base captures the soul of natural benzoin resinoid while offering a more stable, versatile, and cost-effective alternative—crafted for perfumers who demand both beauty and performance.
Unfolding with a sumptuous warmth, Benzoin Oliffac 63 0613 envelops the senses in a rich, vanillic embrace.
Its balsamic heart reveals a delicate interplay of sweetness and depth, where soft woody nuances melt seamlessly into powdery amber accords.
The result is a sophisticated olfactory signature that feels both timeless and indulgent.
At its core lies a multi-layered gourmand facet—evoking golden honey, smooth caramel, and the gentle nuttiness of almonds—creating a luxurious softness that lingers on the skin.
As a base note, it excels in anchoring compositions with remarkable fixative properties, enhancing longevity while adding a velvety, resinous glow to fine fragrances.
Unlike natural benzoin, this liquid composition offers unparalleled ease of use, blending effortlessly into formulations while maintaining consistency and clarity.
Benzoin Oliffac 63 0613 is not only a technical achievement but a sensorial pleasure—an essential building block for perfumers seeking warmth, depth, and enduring elegance in their creations.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
400 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| Odour description (decreasing) | Balsamic, Vanilla, Powdery, Woody |
|---|---|
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest tracesListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Benzoin Resin Replacer |
Additional listed details
CAS No: MIXTURE
Safety & handling
Contains: Benzoin Acid (65-85-0), Styrax Benzoin Gum (9000-72-0). May produce an allergic reaction.
Hazard statements:
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H318 Causes serious eye damage.
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or re- peated exposure.
Precautionary statements:
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
- P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Resin and air
With bergamot and a dry wood outlineExplore a resinous sketch with a bright opening and a deliberately spare base. Compare a citrus-led version with the resin reference, deciding whether the contrast opens up the idea or competes with the character you want to feature.
Petals and balsam
With rose and soft floral notesSet the resinous material around a familiar rose accord. Compare the flower alone with the resin variation and follow the developing balance, looking for the relationship between petal character and the material’s own listed texture.
A warm amber sketch
With vanilla and smooth wood directionsTry vanilla and soft wood as two separate settings for the resinous character. Compare their effect on the imagined amber structure before combining them, keeping sweetness a deliberate choice rather than an automatic part of every resin idea.









Daljit Banga (verified owner) –
Easier to handle than regular Benzoin. Overall very good and a close base to real thing.
Simon Ilinkin (verified owner) –