benzoin
noun
ben·zo·in
ˈben-zə-wən 
-ˌzȯin
-zō-,
-ˌwēn
-ˌzȯin
1
: a hard fragrant yellowish balsamic resin from trees (genus Styrax) of southeastern Asia used especially as a fixative in perfumes, as incense, and in medicine as an expectorant and skin protectant
2
: a white crystalline hydroxy ketone C14H12O2 made from benzaldehyde
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The benzoin and sandalwood in the base aren’t just beautiful, but they’re responsibly sourced through partnerships that set new industry standards.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The soft citrus floral feels light and fresh, with top notes of jasmine petals and lemon, a heart of frangipani and ylang ylang, and a base of sandalwood and benzoin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Mortel Noir is a unisex, limited edition parfum that surrounds senses in intense, spicy and mystical essences of Madagascar black pepper, incense, myrrh, and benzoin.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Moss contributes an earthy, green note that grounds the scent, while benzoin offers a sweet, balsamic richness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
The base of Sirène anchors the fragrance with a blend of moss, benzoin, cistus, labdanum, and cypriol.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
Contents include different types and sizes of bandages and sterile dressings, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, tincture of benzoin, ibuprofen, aspirin, antihistamines, sting relief wipes, splinter tweezers, blister patches, and more.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
After testing this formula in the lab, we were impressed by its amber resin, benzoin, and Ceylon cinnamon notes, which give it a slight feminine touch but are still neutral enough to pass as a unisex or more neutral fragrance option.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
The palace has said the oil is perfumed with sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli (oil from an orange tree), benzoin (balsamic tree bark resin), amber and orange blossom.
—Max Taylor, NBC News, 4 May 2023
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The soft citrus floral feels light and fresh, with top notes of jasmine petals and lemon, a heart of frangipani and ylang ylang, and a base of sandalwood and benzoin.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Mortel Noir is a unisex, limited edition parfum that surrounds senses in intense, spicy and mystical essences of Madagascar black pepper, incense, myrrh, and benzoin.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Moss contributes an earthy, green note that grounds the scent, while benzoin offers a sweet, balsamic richness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
The base of Sirène anchors the fragrance with a blend of moss, benzoin, cistus, labdanum, and cypriol.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 July 2024
Contents include different types and sizes of bandages and sterile dressings, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, tincture of benzoin, ibuprofen, aspirin, antihistamines, sting relief wipes, splinter tweezers, blister patches, and more.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
After testing this formula in the lab, we were impressed by its amber resin, benzoin, and Ceylon cinnamon notes, which give it a slight feminine touch but are still neutral enough to pass as a unisex or more neutral fragrance option.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
The palace has said the oil is perfumed with sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli (oil from an orange tree), benzoin (balsamic tree bark resin), amber and orange blossom.
—Max Taylor, NBC News, 4 May 2023
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“Benzoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzoin. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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benzoin
noun
ben·zo·in
ˈben-zə-wən
-ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin
-ˌwēn; -ˌzȯin
1
: a hard fragrant yellowish balsamic resin from trees (genus Styrax of the family Styracaceae) of southeastern Asia used especially as an expectorant and topically to relieve skin irritations
2
: a white crystalline hydroxy ketone C14H12O2 made from benzaldehyde
3
: a tree yielding benzoin
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