Choya Loban
Leather · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Choya Loban has an intensely smoky, tar-like aroma with dry leathery facets, a deep resinous-balsamic sweetness, and a lingering charred-wood character reminiscent of doused embers in a stone hearth.
At a glance
| Scent family | Leather |
| Uses | Adds realistic smoke, leather, and charred incense effects to bases, accords, and Oriental compositions. |
| Longevity | Lasts 240 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Brown viscous liquid |
| INCI name | BOSWELLIA SERRATA RESIN EXTRACT |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
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 | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | Unrestricted |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | Unrestricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | Unrestricted |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Unrestricted |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 84% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Unrestricted |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 28% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 28% |
| 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) | 28% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 28% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $5.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Fraterworks | from $5.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $10.50 | View → |
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