Product Abstract: The Benzoin tree originates in Java, Sumatra and Thailand where it can grow up to 8 meters (20 feet). Deep incisions are made in the trunk of the tree from which the grayish-colored sap exudes. When the resinous lump becomes hard and brittle, it is collected from the bark. It is then cleaned and processed by solvent extraction to produce the thick, resinous oil. Also known as Gum Benjamin, Benzoin is one of the classic ingredients of incense, and it has been widely used in perfumery. We recommend placing the bottle in a very hot water bath, changing the water frequently and once it is back to the liquid state, gently agitate before use.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
WARNING Prop 65: This product contains a component which is listed under California Proposition 65. California residents will receive this product labeled accordingly.
IMPORTANT: All New Directions Aromatics (NDA) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.
We are always striving to provide high-quality products to our customers.
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on our products.
Please take a moment to review this product and share your feedback. Thank you.
Rating: Great for soap! I like to blend this with other essential oils, it helps balance out the scents and tie everything together while giving it more depth and loveliness. It does slightly discolor cp soaps, but if you add a small amount to a colored portion your soaps will still look lovely :)
By:Doritina, Simi Valley, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 20-Nov-2016
Rating: I have recently purchased this product and have fallen in love with it for it's warm (almost coffee-like) aroma. A little goes a long way. I have used this in my cp soap and it worked very well. Place the bottle in a cup of warm water to loosen the resin before pouring or you will get glops of resin vs. a nice stream that you can measure. I found that once I added it to my EO blend that if I placed the entire blend (in a glass jar with a lid) into a warm water bath while making my soap, this worked best. This way your resin doesn't settle out.
By:Alisa, Billings, Montana Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 04-Jan-2017
Rating: So wonderful! Yes, its thick but well worth the effort. Stocking up now for fall as it seems to get sold out around then for fall/winter products. Thank you NDA!!!
Rating: Love this Benzoin; I use it in an arthritis remedy and have had folks use the remedy just because this is one of the ingredients. It is very viscous and needs thorough warming to use, but worth the effort. Has a warm, inviting scent. Well done NDA, continue to offer this great product.
Rating: OMG!!! I love this oil so much that I went through my first bottle so fast and had to purchase a larger one the second time, I love Benzoin resin, but am really crazy about this oil. I want to add it to all of my mixtures.
By:Khali, Renton, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Jul-2015
Rating: I really like this oil, it's a bit thick & takes time to work with it, but worth every bit. Another A+
By:Scott-Kimberly, Hamilton, Indiana Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Sep-2014
Rating: Incredible quality and addition to my skincare line. The scent us beyond intoxicating too!!!
By:Alexandra, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 16-Mar-2018
Rating: I am very happy with the purchase.
I use 0,5% in a combination with citrus essential oils - all my clients are delighted with aroma!
By:Oksana, New Castle, Delaware
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Apr-2017
Rating: I was looking for something like Peru balsam, and this is it. I was willing to work for it but it's not as thick as I feared from the other reviews. There are very few base/fixative EO's that I love and this is one of them.
Rating: Benzoin is one of those hit or miss EO's because, depending on origin, it can be quite sweet, with vanilla like-scent, or have an additional slight smoky, leathery undertone. Also, viscosity is a conundrum with this oil. I have worked with pure, undiluted Benzoins that were warm and dark, almost molasses colored and blended perfectly, yet others which sat in a clump at the bottom of a mix and took quite some time until they finally blended in. Even after making a 50% dilution with those (either in alcohol base of DPG), they still took a little time.
This particular NDA's Benzoin is excellent but, to me, is on the side of the ones with a slight smoky, leather undertone. This is slight, mind you, and almost imperceptible, but it's there. As other have stated, this Benzoin, unlike some others, will not stay layered and will blend easily into the mix. It is not as dark as other Benzoins I use. In a pipette, it looks amber colored rather than deep dark brown. So, to sum it up, I would say that it is all subjective. I can use all of the Benzoins I have for different things, and NDA's certainly has a place in that roster. The price also makes it hard to resist.
Rating: Has a light vanilla-like smell. It is also very thick and needs to be "melted" in warm water or shaken really well to be incorporated into other oils.
By:Melissa, Canastota, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 31-Jan-2015
Rating: I have found my personal favorite! I love this scent so much that I put it in the soap that I made. I also made a massage and a perfume oil with this. The oil is so thick and the scent is so strong that you do not need much. I will be buying a larger bottle next time because I so not want to run out.
By:Khali, Renton, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Jul-2015
Rating: Has a very sweet, sugary scent. I loved the scent and the price so I bought a lot, but I'm very wary of it being a skin sensitizer so I don't use a lot. A little goes a long way though, so I'm overall happy with this product.
By:Suni, Lehigh Acres, Florida Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 16-Nov-2012
Rating: When other reviewers say "thick", they are not kidding. Think cold molasses. Introduced this into a chai blend inside a 16 oz bottle. It stayed layered at the bottom when undisturbed but after I capped the bottle and shook it up it has stayed blended with the thinner oils. I've checked it without touching several times over the last few weeks and still no separation. I got this as a substitute for vanilla in CP soap. Although the smell is very "cream soda" out of the bottle, the finished products that I make tend to just have a general sweet smell. Not super definable vanilla, just generally sweet. A wonderful addition to my collection and you can't argue with that price.
By:Aaron, La Grande, Oregon Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Feb-2014
Rating: I have purchased Benzoin from other suppliers, then tried this from New Directions, and this is my favorite Benzoin, it smells lovely with a vanilla like scent. It is thick, but blends well with other essential oils. I use it in body butters, and handmade soaps, and they have all turned out great.
Rating: I recommend this resin to everyone -- its heavenly viscosity, the delicious vanilla-like scent. I have yet to use this in any products, but it is great in blends, softening and sweetening anything. I could smell this all day long. Incredible and I am so glad I bought a larger size than I usually would have while testing a new oil.
By:Kelly, North Babylon, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 21-Jan-2012
Rating: Wow. I am so, so glad that I made this purchase. I had wondered how to incorporate a rich vanilla scent without using fragrance oil, and this is absolutely perfect.
By:Eden, Monterey, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 17-Apr-2015
Rating: This EO is wonderful. A soft base note that contributes to a subtle, feminine scent. As others have said, it is reminiscent of cream soda or vanilla, with a very very faint touch of black licorice. Challenging to deal with its viscosity - almost impossible to work with on its own - but a hot water bath & dilution is a straightforward fix.
My favorite thing about Benzoin EO is that it mixes well with nearly everything. It'll give a subtle sweetness even to powerhouses like Lemongrass or Patchouli. However, there's a fine line b/c it can easily be overpowered.
By:Michael, Los Angeles, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 13-Jan-2015
Rating: A vanilla sugar/ cream soda scent, with a touch of amber. The dropper top is useless, but at least it's less viscous than Labdanum. I really wish this came in a de-acidified form (benzoic and cinnamic acids removed). It would probably be a lot less thick and it's unlikely that they add much to the scent (speaking as a chemist).
On the upside, the benzoic acid is a preservative and may benefit your products. Can't beat the price, for sure.
By:Eric, Manalapan, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-Feb-2014
Rating: super versatile oil! yes its very thick but I've never had a problem with blending, just give your blend a good shake and it will all come together and stay together without separation. Love you benzoin!
By:Robert, Prescot, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Oct-2013
Rating: Smells like the leading brand of cream soda, a mellow vanilla. It's very thick --- I'm not sure how I'll use it. Four stars, with one off because I wasn't expecting the viscosity.
By:Chana, New York, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Feb-2014
Rating: This is my favorite base note for CP soaps. It is thick and viscous but all you need to do is mix it well with a little carrier oil before adding it to the soap and there shouldn't be any problems with clumping. DO NOT warm it in water bath when mixed with oil because it will become a gummy/rubbery mess.
By:Silvia, Riverside, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Apr-2013
Rating: Benzoin was one of my first purchases from NDA. It has a lovely warm vanilla like scent. I place the bottle in a warm water bath to liquify it and a little goes a very long way. Beautiful scent for diffusing! I was very pleased with this affordable eo, not knowing what to expect because it was so affordable!! Thanks NDA!
By:Coletta, Streetsboro, Ohio Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 20-Aug-2008
Rating: sweet and with an amber-like, vanilla tinge. So happy that I purchased the 3.3 oz! It will last me forever!
By:Anna, Chattanooga, Tennessee Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-Jun-2014
Rating: It is a bit thick, but with a very nice and warm amber-vanilla scent. I couldn't get it through the dropper (the birch tar and labdanum also did not wish to proceed through the dropper) So I've taken them out and use a dipped toothpick to drop the oils into lotions and potions.
By:Anna, Chattanooga, Tennessee Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-Jun-2014
Rating: I LOVE this! It's so unique for an EO, I never knew there were any sweet smelling ones. This one smells warm and lightly sweet & spicy, almost like vanilla but different. It's more like a cream alcoholic beverage scent. It smells amazing in my hand cream, I can't stop smelling my hands when I use it! It's great as a stand alone scent and mixed with other fragrances or EO's. I'm interested in trying it in a face cream for the anti-acneic properties as my skin is still breaking out at 26. The thickness of this does make it a little difficult to work with, but it's really no big deal. I took out the dropper as there is no way to get it out that way. I just put it in a bowl of hot water while I'm working until I'm ready to use it, then use a knife to stop the flow once I get to the weight I need.
This one is a definite must!
Rating: This mixes nicely with lavender for a sweeter floral smell! It is thick and a little harder to use because of that. I warmed it in a bath but I was afraid to make it too hot because I don't want to harm the essential oil! Still it is workable I just had to take the dropper tip off to get it out. Overall very pleased.
By:Sarah, Temecula, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Sep-2013
Rating: I Think this is the next best thing since pants with pockets! I dont know how I even came across it but sure Glad I did ! I should of bought the maga bottle ! I also read in a review from another customer thats its close to Labdanum so THAT will be on my list next time I an shop! Love it!
By:Jacqueline, Leesport, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Jan-2013
Rating: In the bottle it smells exactly like cream soda. Watch out, it will ruin clothing. Makes great incense.
Rating: Benzoin is wonderful! Rather than the clean sharp vanilla bean smell this has the warm vanilla scent you get from just baked cookies. Everyone loves the scent. It is thick though and has to be worked with.
Rating: I wouldn't say that this is purely like a vanilla scent - to me it was a very very mellow scent - something between vanilla and brown sugar - almost like frosting. Love it for facial care.
By:Alina, Budd Lake, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-May-2013
Rating: This Benzoin is lovely and a staple in my lineup. Will not be without.
By:Julie, Watertown, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Sep-2009
Rating: A nice base note and fixative for citrus scents. Dissolves easily when blended with your essential oils prior to adding to cp soap. A warm water bath in the colder months will help it move out of the bottle faster. I also have a 20x vanilla oleoresin and benzoin definitely has a sugary vanilla note.
By:Sarah, Gilmanton, New Hampshire
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 30-Apr-2012
Rating: This stuff is really amazing. It is sticky in the bottle (used a hot water bath & it liquified well). It has that warm, sweet richness to it that other EOs can't provide. I use it in my spicy blends to bring soft sweetness. When I am blending shampoos and shower gels I would like to see if it rinses well in combination with emollients and emulsifiers etc, because washing it off of hands, glass, spatula etc it has a resin feel that is hard to get off when water is on it, but then it does eventually go away. So wondering how it rinses in other circumstances.
By:Jaipreet, Livermore, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Oct-2011
Rating: This is my first review after receiving my 3rd order from you. This oil is superb, but a challenge. The resin was so sticky I had to stick a chopstick in to get it out of the bottle. Once out, it stuck to the mixing bowl. So I decided to mix it directly into your shampoo base- and amazingly it mixed with no problem.
I love the vanilla-y honey scent, and it made an invitingly masculine fragrance mixed with cedarwood and lavender. All in all, there is a learning curve with this, but it is one of the most lovely and useful scents around.
By:M., Irving, Texas Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Sep-2012
Rating: The scent is vanilla-y goodness. I'm a little nervous about using it, given the thicker consistency, but it will be well worth any trouble I have.
By:Breanne, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Jan-2013
Rating: Gooey goodness :-) This is a very sticky, viscous liquid but not difficult to use. It is sweet and slightly spicy and it smells like I imagine desserts eaten by gods do.
By:Tiffany, Morrisville, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Dec-2012
Rating: This product smells wonderful-sort of like a creamy vanilla. However, my problem was that it is very difficult to incorporate into CP soap. It is very thick and difficult to mix with other essential oils. Will try to use it in perfume soon because I love the scent.
By:Stacey, Paris, Illinois Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 20-Nov-2011
Rating: Smooth,woody,vanilla aroma with a touch of spiciness. Tricky to work with, but well worth it. Great price too.
By:Patrick, Langley, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 17-Jul-2012
Rating: Scent is quite nice. It is extremely gooey thick. The dripper is kind of counterproductive. I managed to dilute it in perfumer's alcohol down to 75%-ish to keep it liquid form so it could be used with dropper. If you get the neat oil onto your hand, it'll stay there. I tried to wash it off with soap and rubbing alcohol. No use. Wipe off as much as you can with toilet tissue and just let it remove itself overtime (cleared after I slept). I'll probably only use it for perfumery and not therapeutic.
By:Tuan, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Nice, sweet vanilla-like smell. People are a little scared of the name as it sounds too much like benzene, which probably wouldn't be good in soap. It makes for a nice sweet base note, and also a good fixative, however it's very difficult to work with. I have yet to successfully liquefy it in a water bath as it always gets too hot and then forms resin like clumps in my soap (which might be nice, but not what I'm going for). The only success I've had is by heating it up in the sun, or in my pocket, and then making sure to use my essential oil blend quickly before the benzoin separates out and gets too viscous again. Also, I'm a little concerned about what I've read about it being a sensitizer.
By:Basil, Woodbridge, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Have been using this Benzoin for a long time. It is a wonderful product & wonderful quality. Do not hesitate!
By:Julie, Watertown, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Sep-2009
Rating: Smells like vanilla. Thick as honey. It's used as a fixative for scents, but it also has skin benefiting properties, which makes it great for soaping. I have nothing bad to say about Benzoin. It's fantastic.
By:Steven, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Dec-2011
Rating: I agree with many that this is difficult to work with if you're trying to incorporate it into a formula, which was not my intent.
I take the stopper out and put a very small dab of it along with some Himalayan cedar and a few drops of lemon into the candle diffuser. Absolutely incredible.
By:David, Los Angeles, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 08-May-2011
Rating: Love the honeyed-vanilla scent! I only wish it was easier to work with. Heating up the bottle does little good to get it out by drops. Scooping and trying to blend doesn't work very well either. I'll still work on my methods as I really like this EO, tho.
By:Tanya, Lacey, Washington Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Jan-2012
Rating: This scent is so relaxing and surprising. Very soft...hard to pinpoint the aroma exactly, but it reminds me of a vanilla powder...will definitely make sure I don't run out of this.
By:Cindy, Angus, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: What a wonderful surprise to me! This is my first encounter with Benzoin apart from Friar's Balsam and benzoin swabs . I expected an antiseptic smell and am delighting in the wonderful mellow warm scent slightly reminiscent of buttered vanilla ... if there is such a thing. I am looking forward to experimenting with various scent combinations.
By:Jan, Oshawa, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This is one of my all time absolute favorites, and so I end up putting it in almost EVERYTHING! It's very sweet and has awesome staying power in a perfume blend. It's very thick, so I usually end up mixing it with jojoba oil and using it that way rather than going to the trouble of warming the bottle.
By:Lauretta, San Diego, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Jun-2010
Rating: I can't afford vanilla EO and got this as a substitute for the time being. I can't compare it to the real thing, but it sure smells like vanilla to me! I do wish NDA would package it differently since I had to remove the built-in dropper to get it out of the bottle. Even after warming, it was still hard for me to work with and pretty much impossible to get the dropper I used completely clean. It mixes into soap fine, but is not so easy to mix into liquid oil. I just bought some Peru Balsam, another vanilla-like essential oil, from NDA and can't wait to try it. It's not thick like benzoin and is steam-distilled, which I prefer over solvent extraction.
By:Andrea, Katy, Texas Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 14-Mar-2011
Rating: Amazing resin! I would like to thank Tiffany for providing advice re: applying neat on skin. I had some sort of stubborn dermatitis-type reaction on my knuckle area. The resin's goey viscosity provided an effective barrier to allow my skin to completely heal over wonderfully and quickly. Plus, I am aware of its therapeutic benefits. I am running low on this sample and I will be buying a larger one so I can make a healing ointment out of this - that way I don't need to keep gently heating it every time I need it.
By:Susan, Whitby, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Perhaps my benzion has aged a little but it reminds of cream soda! I use it in balms and solid pufumes as a preservative and fixative, It really holds the essential oils in and they are stronger smelling and don't fade easily. A little seems to go a long way.
By:Krissandra, Moses Lake, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 13-Apr-2008
Rating: This is an amazing warm vanilla addition to any fragrance! This thick resin is tricky to use if you are a drop counter! Warming in water seems a great solution!
Rating: So far everyone loves this scent. I have added it to several blends in cp soap, holds up really well.
By:Janmarie, Brookdale, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Nov-2008
Rating: I'm in love! Such a complex, wonderful scent! As previous reviews have stated, it's pretty thick. I put it in a hot water bath while I got the rest of my ingredients ready. When it came time to add the essential oils to my soap it was easy to pour and measure.
By:Amy, Sept-Iles, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I absolutely love the smell. I do find it difficult to work with because of the thick viscosity. I will have to try a hotter hot water bath the next time. I think I had a heavy hand when I used it in my product recipe because it is difficult to measure due to the gooey-ness. I recommend not to add too much just in case you are prone to sensitivity (you can always add more later if it's not strong enough).
By:Susan, Whitby, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Agreed, fantastic in blends. Offers a sweet, sultry layer...mmmm!
By:Jenny, St. Johns, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Aug-2010
Rating: Beautifully sweet and lovely. Mixes nicely with woody scents, especially cedarwood.
By:Jenny, St. Johns, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Aug-2010
Rating: I need a gallon of this resinoid...it creates an unbelievable base note for rose perfumes.....
By:Jefa, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Very thick but worth the trouble to work with. The fragrance is sweet and subtle and luxurious.
By:Diane, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This benzoin is great, it really gives a warmth and sweetness behind the stronger scents of a product. I tried it in a beeswax-cocoa butter lotion bar, with Sweet Orange Essential Oil, and everyone who tries it just wants to eat it. At first when I made the lotion bar I thought I couldn't notice the benzoin, but after making the same product without it, the sweetness of the orange was gone and I realized how much the Benzoin had contributed. Can't wait to try the same thing with a lemon-scented cocoa butter lotion bar. Wonderful price, also.
By:Hanna, Morrisville, North Carolina
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Mar-2010
Rating: This Benzoin is gorgeous. It instantly warms up any blend. It definitely reminds me of vanilla, without the sweetness. I wish it came with a different dispenser since the reducer cap does not have a purpose since the resin is so viscous. This oil will be an invaluable component in my blends in the upcoming chilly months. Great price too!
By:Amanda, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 23-Jan-2010
Rating: I love this oil from NDA. It's definitely thick and needs to be warmed up in hot water ahead of time but it's worth the few seconds extra wait. This is warm, sweet (but not sickening sweet), vanilla like. I use it blended with several of my CP Soaps and lotions.
By:Heather, Colorado Springs, Colorado Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-Aug-2009
Rating: Benzoin is a beautifully scented oil... it is very warming, very relaxing, very precious. It is good to find an oil with so many uses that smells wonderful to! I definately recomend this oil!!!!
By:Brandy, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Benzoin has at first a styrene, plastic-y note that I find oddly pleasing. It deepens to the smell of poplar buds and lingers over the course of a day, fading slowly to a powdery-floral and musky scent with undertones of clean skin. A perfect bridge to other aromatics in a blend, it also makes them seem stronger. Your benzoin is a nearly aways a must-have in my compositions.
(For perfume makers: It may take awhile to dissolve in alcohol and some may settle, so be prepared to warm the solution and add more ethanol if needed. Cleanup is aided by the use of acetone as the residue can be gummy.)
By:Henry, Chattanooga, Tennessee Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Jul-2010
Rating: It just so happens I ordered Benzoin along with Labdanum on my last order. I had no idea they would smell so much a like, with the Labdanum being the more potent of the two, and the Benzoin being the sweeter. I was happy with the over-all sweet vanilla aroma of the Benzoin, but probably wouldn't have bought two oils that so closely resembled eachother. If I would have known ahead of time, I would have picked the Benzoin over the Labdanum. That being said, I think if I smelled the Labdanum independently, I would have probably mistaken it for the Benzoin oil. Both are very thick, and like the other reviews say, don't even bother with trying to use with the reducer cap.
By:Audrey, Van Buren, Arkansas
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 18-May-2010
Rating: Warm, balsamic aroma reminds me of the South American incenses, but with a bit more (or sometimes, less) depth. Benzoin has always been a tricky odor for me in my perfume work, but I find New Directions of an admirable quality and easier to work with than most. I would reccomend.
By:Jourdain, Salinas, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-May-2009
Rating: I just LOVE this benzoin resin. Very warm scent. Not easy to use as everything gets sticky, but it's one of my favourite. I use it for candles and I recommand anyone who uses for candles and cosmetics to not forget to mention it on the label as some people are extremely sensitive to benzoin.
By:Chaina, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I love this oil! It is sooo sweat, sooo vanilla like. I love to sniff it straight from the bottle. NDA's prices makes it affordable and I love this company for it.
By:Andrea, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-May-2009
Rating: With my first order I got a small bottle of Benzoin just based on the the scent description. It is now one of my favorite bases because of it's soft, warm, powdery scent. I have melted into warm coconut oil to make a balm for perfume solid tins and tx for cuts and burns.
By:Anastasia, Spanaway, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Mar-2010
Rating: Great value, high-quality benzoin. Great fixative in perfumery - a very mild, sweet base note, very useful. This one is the sweetest and mildest I've smelled, blends well with almost anything. Don't even bother with the reducer cap, this is way too thick - which is how it's supposed to be.
By:Mark, New York, New York
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 02-Jan-2010
Rating: Goopy, gloppy wonderfulness!
By:Crystal, Port Moody, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Just love this EO! The sweet and warm base note binds all other scent together. A must have for CP soaps.
By:Yixi, Victoia, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This is a fantastic benzoin resin. Beautiful vanilla-amber fragrance and a fabulous price! LOVE!
By:Stephanie, Sewell, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-May-2009
Rating: Just ordered and recieved for first time the Scent of Benzoin: It has a sweet, warm, vanillalike odor that is long lasting. Dissolve benzoin essential oil in your bath to ease muscle aches and pains. Run a hot bath and add 5 to 12 drops of benzoin. Swish the water around to disperse oil throughout the tub, and soak yourself to relax tense muscles. For added relief, pour a cup of milk or cream or a spoonful of honey into the water as well.
By:Rabecca, Columbus, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 24-Feb-2009
Rating: Benzion has a nice, light, vanilla like fragrance. Uplifting, good for meditation. I use it in my crown chakra and heart chakra blends.
By:Diane, West Hartford, Connecticut Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-Aug-2009
With an unwavering commitment to offering the highest quality of products, we firmly believe that Quality Assurance is of utmost importance. It is imperative that meticulous tests, documentation, and certifications are supplied for every product in our portfolio. Our facility is equipped with a laboratory using state-of-the-art gas chromatography to rigorously test the veracity of the purity and potency of our sourced oils. This ensures that you our valued customer are supplied with superior products at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: The packaging shown above is a general representation of the various sizes and types of packaging available for this product. Not all sizes and types of packaging for this product may be available at all times.
Customers may purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. only with the clear understanding that all products must be used at their own discretion, and only after referring to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including the intellectual property rights of third parties.
The certifications, statements and product descriptions shown on this website are strictly for information purposes only. The information in this document is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use.
Further, New Directions Aromatics is not responsible for the comments made in the customer reviews, nor when products are used in ways not suitable to their purpose (for example, fragrance oils in toothpaste; bath salts in metal containers; additives used in larger amounts than recommended).
As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays regarding an order, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
USA 
WARNING Prop 65: This product contains a component which is listed under California Proposition 65. California residents will receive this product labeled accordingly.
Discover Our Blog for More Insights
CUSTOMER CARE: 1-800-246-7817 (Toll Free)
