Benzoin natural essential oil -5ml

Concentrated essential oil, for the production of perfumes, toilet waters
Oil with a sweet vanilla scent with a wood and leather note.
Perfectly with many fragrance notes. Unisex type.
The oil is very sticky, so use moderate amounts of oil when diluting with alcohol.
Benzoin oil comes from Sumatra. It is extracted from the bark of the styrax species. Extracted with ethanol, then evaporated under reduced pressure. Finally, mixed with glycol to obtain the correct structure for the essential oil.

Benzoin resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several tree species in the genus Styrax. It is used in perfumes, some types of incense, spices and medicine. Its main ingredient is benzoic acid. Commonly referred to as "benzoin", it is referred to herein as "benzoin resin" to distinguish it from the crystalline benzoin compound. The benzoin resin does not contain this crystalline compound. Benzoin is also called benzoin gum or benjamin gum, benzoin is not a water-soluble polysaccharide.

To be used correctly oil concentrates should be diluted in proportions to produce perfumes.

Dosage:

The most durable perfume extracts contain up to 40% of oils (usually 25%).

ESDP (Esprit de Parfum) contain 15-30% oils.

EDP Eau de Parfum contain 12-25% oils

Eau de Toilette (EDT) contain 6-18% oils

Colognes contain about 5-7% oils.

Aftershaves contain 2-4%.

Refreshing waters, i.e. mists - up to 5%.

To create your own perfume or aromatic water, you should mix the oil compositions with alcohol, usually 80%, and leave it in a dark place for at least 3 weeks. It is advisable to shake the perfume bottle at least once a day in order to better mix the oil with alcohol.

After 3 weeks, the perfume is ready for use.