Amber Note
Benzoin
178 fragrances in our directory are built around it.
What Is Benzoin?
A resin from the Styrax tree that smells of vanilla, caramel, and toasted wood. Often paired with labdanum to build the classic “amber” accord.
Scent profile
- Warm
- Resinous
- Enveloping
Perfumes With Benzoin
Ranked by how central benzoin is to the scent — where it sits in the pyramid and how much of the perfume is built around it. The % is that match — brands don’t publish how much of a note is in the formula.
More Amber Notes
44 notes in this family — here are the most used.
