• Formulating

  Dark and Moody

  Posted by mikethair on March 27, 2025 at 3:51 am

  It’s described as calming, sensual, seductive and rejuvenating.

  But you probably haven’t heard of Styrax benzoin.
  

  This is an essential oil I have had my eyes on for years. It’s derived from the natural balsamic resin excreted by several species of Styrax trees.

  The one I have formulated with comes from Sumatra, Indonesia. It also grows in Cambodia, China, Java, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam.

  The fragrance is rich. Intensely sweet, balsamic, and vanilla-like. There is a subtle, spicy/cinnamon-like undertone.

  I have formulated an oil-based perfume and a solid perfume.

  In these various blends, I’m also working with Vetiver, Clary Sage and Ylang Ylang.

  Dr Mike Thair

  Master Formulator

  

  • This discussion was modified 5 days, 2 hours ago by  mikethair.

  MaidenOrangeBlossom replied 3 days, 7 hours ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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  hollis-whyte

  Member

  March 27, 2025 at 5:12 am

  It’s one of my top choices as well Mike, it’s so smooth.

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  hollis-whyte

  Member

  March 27, 2025 at 6:39 am

  I love it with Vanilla Absolute (of course), Coffee Arabica and Black Cherry!

  Thanks for your email, I will respond later today (UK time).

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  Graillotion

  Member

  March 27, 2025 at 3:27 pm

  You love your Benzyl benzoate? 😉

  • This reply was modified 4 days, 14 hours ago by  Graillotion.
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  MaidenOrangeBlossom

  Member

  March 28, 2025 at 11:03 pm

  One of my favs the secret to all amazing perfumes

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