Siam Benzoin Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Siam Benzoin Essential Oil is a sweet, balsamic, and warmly comforting resin essence extracted from the Styrax tonkinensis tree, native to Laos and northern Thailand. Its aroma is vanillic, creamy, and gently spicy , evoking the scent of amber incense and aged wood.
For centuries, Benzoin Siam has been treasured in temple rituals, perfumery, and traditional medicine for its soothing and protective qualities. In perfumery, it is a classic base note and fixative , lending soft sweetness, warmth, and harmony to floral, oriental, and resinous compositions. In aromatherapy, it is cherished for its comforting, grounding, and emotionally healing effects — often described as an embrace in scent form.
At Herbsmetics, Siam Benzoin Essential Oil represents the soul of Thai aromatic tradition — a timeless resin connecting nature, ritual, and perfumery — and is featured in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket for its balancing, golden depth .
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes: Sweet, creamy, lightly spicy.
• Heart Notes: Balsamic, resinous, and warm.
• Base Nuance: Soft vanilla, amber, and honeyed wood.

Compared to Benzoin Sumatra, Siam Benzoin is smoother, richer, and more vanillic , offering luxurious softness that perfectly complements floral and gourmand accords.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• Thai-Lao Heritage: Collected from wild and cultivated Styrax tonkinensis trees in northern Thailand and Laos.
• Traditional Use: Burned in Buddhist temples as incense for purification and meditation , and used in herbal balms for skin healing and protection .
• Cultural Symbolism: Represents warmth, compassion, and sacred stillness .
• Perfumery Heritage: A cornerstone in oriental, amber, and gourmand fragrances , known for its long-lasting sweetness and depth.

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Produced by solvent extraction or gentle steam distillation of the resin exuded from Styrax tonkinensis bark.
• Key Compounds: Benzoic acid, vanillin, cinnamic acid, and styrene — responsible for its vanilla-balsamic character.
• Quality: Golden-brown viscous oil with a smooth, sweet-balsamic aroma.
• Distinctiveness: The Siam variety is prized for its superior roundness, softness, and creamy warmth .

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Comforting & Calming: Relieves stress and emotional fatigue.
• Skin Soothing: Traditionally used in balms and ointments for dry or irritated skin.
• Perfumery Role: Acts as a natural fixative and sweet base note .
• Aromatherapy Use: Promotes relaxation, warmth, and inner peace.
• Wellness: Symbolizes serenity, comfort, and sacred protection.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Siam Benzoin embodies the golden heart of oriental perfumery :

• Guests learn how resins like benzoin, myrrh, and frankincense form the base of complex perfumes.
• Demonstrates the use of natural fixatives for longevity and harmony.
• Blends beautifully with vanilla, sandalwood, rose, patchouli, and citrus oils to create warm, comforting accords.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery: Adds sweetness and depth to amber, oriental, and floral compositions.
• Diffuser: Creates a relaxing, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of temple incense.
• Massage & Body Oils: Soothes and nourishes dry skin (use diluted).
• Meditation & Rituals: Enhances grounding and emotional stillness.
• Natural Perfumery: Softens harsh edges and rounds out sharp notes.

⚠️ Safety Note
Benzoin oil is thick and may solidify at cooler temperatures — warm gently before use. Use in low concentrations (≤5%). Avoid on sensitive skin and during pregnancy.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Siam Benzoin Oil?

• Authentic Styrax tonkinensis resin distillate sustainably harvested in Thailand.
• Offers a rich, creamy-vanilla aroma that embodies warmth and tranquility.
• A traditional temple resin and modern perfumery treasure .
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its golden depth and sacred sweetness .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a warm, vanillic resin oil that conveys comfort, harmony, and spiritual peace in perfumery and aromatherapy.