Which TFW fragrances feature Benzoin?

5 TFW fragrances currently feature Benzoin. See the list on this page for the full set.

Fragrance Note

Benzoin

Benzoin is the balsamic resin of the Styrax tree, with a sweet, vanilla-like, almost confectionery aroma that anchors warm oriental and amber compositions.

Family: Resinous / Balsamic Tier: Base Origin: Sumatra (Indonesia), Laos, Vietnam

By Katie Johnson Founder, The Fragrance World Last reviewed 5 May 2026 Liverpool, UK

About Benzoin

Styrax benzoin (Sumatra benzoin) and Styrax tonkinensis (Siam benzoin) yield a sticky resin tapped from the bark. Sumatra benzoin is darker and more balsamic; Siam benzoin is sweeter and more vanilla-like. Both are key components of the constructed amber accord. Benzoin appears in classical oriental compositions (Guerlain Shalimar, Yves Saint Laurent Opium) and remains a foundational ingredient in modern oriental gourmand fragrances.

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Common questions about Benzoin

What does Benzoin smell like?: Benzoin is the balsamic resin of the Styrax tree, with a sweet, vanilla-like, almost confectionery aroma that anchors warm oriental and amber compositions.
Where does Benzoin come from?: Sumatra (Indonesia), Laos, Vietnam
Is Benzoin a top, heart, or base note?: Base
Which TFW fragrances feature Benzoin?: 5 TFW fragrances currently feature Benzoin. See the list on this page for the full set.