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Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra Signature AO D

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Odour description (decreasing) Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic, Powdery, Spicy, Warm, Cinnamic

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SKU: N/A Categories: Essential Oils, Resinoids Material familiesGourmand Resinous Spicy PowderyNote positionBase note Brand: Perfume Extract

Perfume Extract · Material profile

Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra Signature AO D

Odour description (decreasing)

Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic, Powdery, Spicy, Warm, Cinnamic

Supplied as 50% in DPG.

Gourmand Powdery Resinous Spicy Base note 50%

Gourmand family inspiration

About this material

Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra Signature

Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra Signature brings deep balsamic warmth to a fragrance, combining vanilla-like sweetness with soft powder, cinnamic spice and a quiet thread of smoke.

Its character is rounded and comforting, with a darker resinous edge that gives the sweetness depth.

Obtained from the bark of Styrax trees, Sumatra benzoin offers a distinctive interpretation of this classic perfumery material.

Alongside its familiar sweet warmth, spicy and smoky nuances give it a different emphasis from the more plainly vanilla-like character associated with Siam benzoin.

It is particularly at home in amber compositions, where it can soften the meeting of resins, woods and spice.

Used discreetly, it adds warmth beneath the main theme; given more prominence, it becomes a rich balsamic foundation with a lingering, gently powdered softness.

Odour profile

The odour is sweet, vanilla-like and balsamic, with warm powdery facets and a cinnamic spiciness running through the resinous body.

A subtle smoky nuance adds shadow, keeping the overall impression from becoming purely creamy or sugary.

The sweeter facets suggest the warmth of vanilla held within dark resin.

Beneath them sits a slightly woody dryness, giving the material a useful balance between softness and substance.

Its lasting character makes it especially valuable in the base of a composition.

The effect can feel intimate and comforting, or dense and opulent, depending on how the surrounding woods, spices and resins are balanced.

Using Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra in perfumery

Use it to build amber bases, enrich balsamic accords and give warm fragrances a more rounded foundation.

With labdanum, it can soften leathery resinous depth; with myrrh, it can support a darker, gently smoky direction.

In gourmand compositions, explore its vanilla-like sweetness alongside cocoa, tonka or caramel notes.

Its spicy resinous character can bring depth to these themes, while dry woods help keep the sweetness in proportion.

Small additions can also introduce warmth beneath floral or woody accords.

Creative pairings

For a rounded amber, explore labdanum, vanilla, sandalwood and soft musks.

For a more shaded resin accord, combine it with myrrh, patchouli and cedar, allowing the drier woody notes to frame its balsamic sweetness.

Rose can bring a floral dimension to a warm benzoin base, while tonka and cocoa draw out a richer gourmand character.

Adjust the balance to favour either the soft vanilla-powder facets or the darker interplay of spice, wood and smoke.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Base note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

Open Ingredient Explorer

Odour strength

Medium

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

400 Hour(s)

at 20%

Listed reference conditions

Supplied strength is 50% in DPG.

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Base note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Catalogue coverage record

Molecular identity

No single representative molecule

No single representative molecule

Complex natural materials contain multiple constituents and are not represented by one molecular structure.

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 undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.

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

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

Physical stateLiquidAs supplied

CAS number	9000-05-9
Odour description (decreasing)	Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic, Powdery, Spicy, Warm, Cinnamic
Odour strength	Medium
Perfumery use	Effective from the smallest tracesListed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Substantivity	400 Hour(s) at 20%
Solvent	DPG to give a 50% solution of Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra
Physical state	Liquid
Synonyms	Styrax Benzoin Gum Oil, Benzoin Sumatra
Recorded name / preparation	Gum Benzoin
IFRA document scope	Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available.

Safety & handling

Listed handling information4 hazard statements10 precautions

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Professional/Industrial use only.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.

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Supplementary documents are supplied only where explicitly listed and available. Check documentation information

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Documentation Supply Policy

IFRA 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.

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.

Sweetness and grain

With sandalwood and dry wood notes

Explore a gourmand sketch framed by wood rather than more sweetness. Compare a creamy wood direction with a drier one, deciding whether the material works best as the centre of the idea or as a softer background.

Citrus confection

With bergamot and a peel direction

Try a contrast between the gourmand character and a citrus opening. Compare a peel-led version with a sweeter reference, looking for a balance that evokes your intended confection without turning every part of the composition sweet.

Petal cream

With rose and a soft floral accord

Set the gourmand material beside a familiar flower for a petal-and-cream concept. Evaluate the floral reference and the sweeter variation together, then choose whether the result should remain recognisably floral or move towards a dessert impression.

Volume	5g, 10g, 30g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier

Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.

While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

1 review for Benzoin Resinoid Sumatra Signature AO D

Rated 5 out of 5
Bradley (verified owner) – March 8, 2026
Amazing quality and speedy delivery!

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

Read the applicable SDS

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available to logged in users who have purchased this item, where applicable.

Documents are not supplied before purchase.

Read the applicable SDS before handling or using the material. Follow its instructions for hazards, protective equipment, first aid, handling, storage and disposal.

An SDS provides information about the material supplied; it does not replace an assessment of the safety or compliance of a finished formulation.

Please note that supplementary documentation—including, but not limited to, IFRA Certificates, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Allergen Declarations, and other regulatory or compositional data—may not be available for all products. Refer to the "Supplementary Documentation" tab to check current availability. If the tab is not present, no supplementary documents are available for the material.

Customers intending to use materials in cosmetic applications, including for the preparation of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) under UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations, must contact us prior to purchase to confirm the availability and suitability of any required documentation where it is not explicitly stated. Orders must not be placed in reliance on the assumption that such documentation will be provided where it is not explicitly stated on the relevant product page at the time of purchase.

By proceeding with a purchase without prior written confirmation, you acknowledge and accept that documentation beyond the legally required SDS may not be supplied, and you agree that Perfume Extract shall not be held liable for the absence of such documentation or for any inability to complete regulatory requirements, including CPSR or product compliance obligations.

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Batch-specific certificates, analytical results and additional technical data are not guaranteed. They are supplied only where their availability is expressly confirmed in this tab or separately confirmed by us in writing.

Where provided, supplier IFRA documentation does not replace a comprehensive safety assessment or constitute approval of a finished formulation. Customers must consider their complete formulation and intended application.

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Do not assume that documentation confirms a particular batch, residual constituent level, manufacturing process or analytical result unless it expressly states this.

The same limitations apply to allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets, specifications, and other regulatory, analytical or compositional documents. These documents provide information only within their stated scope; they do not replace a comprehensive safety assessment or constitute approval of a finished formulation, nor do they guarantee suitability for a particular application. Customers must assess their complete formulation and intended use.

Customer responsibility

These limitations apply to reliance on all documentation supplied, including IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets, specifications and other supporting documents.

Perfume Extract is solely a reseller of this product and is not an agent, official distributor, or affiliated in any way with the manufacturer.

Customers are responsible for determining whether the material and available documentation meet their requirements before purchase, and for assessing the safety and compliance of their finished products.

We do not provide formulation instructions, formulation consultancy or confirmation of suitability at a particular concentration or for a particular application.

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