Styrax

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Styrax is a tree native to Asia Minor and Turkish forests, which can reach up to 15 meters in height. Styrax resin has been used for healing, relaxation, fumigation in incense compositions and for care.

The scent of styrax is characterized by its sweet, vanilla-like aroma with notes of warm amber, caramel, and resin. It adds a comforting and cozy element to perfumes, evoking a sense of warmth, richness, and depth. Styrax is often used in perfumes that aim to create a sense of sensuality, opulence, or nostalgia.

As a base note, styrax has good fixative properties, which means it helps to prolong the longevity of a fragrance on the skin. It also provides a solid foundation for other notes to blend with, enhancing the overall composition of the perfume. Styrax is often combined with other ingredients, such as spices, woods, florals, or resins, to create unique and complex fragrances.

Styrax has been used in perfumery for both men's and women's fragrances, and its versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of perfume styles, from oriental and gourmand scents to floral and woody compositions. It adds a touch of warmth, sweetness, and sophistication to perfumes, making it a popular choice among perfumers and fragrance enthusiasts alike.

The essential oil is obtained by distillation.