Armenian Wood Base
Balsamic · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Armenian Wood Base has a sweet, warmly balsamic benzoin-vanilla aroma with smoky, resinous depth, soft cinnamic spice, powdery sandalwood and a subtle animalic undertone reminiscent of burning Papier d'Armenie incense paper.
At a glance
| Scent family | Balsamic |
| Uses | Adds rich benzoin-vanilla warmth and smoky resinous depth to oriental, amber, and incense compositions. |
| Longevity | Lasts > 100 hours on a smelling strip |
| Appearance | Dark brown liquid |
IFRA usage limits
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Unrestricted |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | Unrestricted |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | Unrestricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 10% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Unrestricted |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | Unrestricted |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Unrestricted |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | Unrestricted |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Unrestricted |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | Unrestricted |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | Unrestricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | Unrestricted |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | Unrestricted |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Firmenich | from $3.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | Firmenich | from $9.50 | View → |
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