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Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl benzoate

General Description: Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound used in the treatment of scabies and lice infestations. It is also used as a fixative in fragrance industry.
Aroma Description: Benzyl benzoate has a faint, sweet balsamic aroma.
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Benzoin resin

Benzoin resin
Latin Name: Styrax benzoin
Description of Appearance: Benzoin resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the Styrax genus. It is often sold in the form of white or yellowish crystals or as a brownish-red liquid.
Common Names:
  • Benzoin resin
  • Gum benjamin
  • Benjamin
  • Siam resin

Peru Balsam

Peru Balsam
Latin Name: Myroxylon balsamum
Description of Appearance: Peru Balsam is a resinous tree that exudes a balsamic substance. It has dark green leaves and produces small flowers that develop into fruit pods.
Common Names:
  • Peru Balsam
  • Balsam Peru