Benzoin, Siam (Absolute)

Styrax tonkinensis

Origin: Thailand
Form: Refined resin pieces and powder
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Styrax, Thai Benzoin
Esoteric Uses: Love, revenge, deep emotions, hidden things and treacheries, plots, affairs
Esoteric Associations: Scorpio, Mars, Water
Incense Aroma: Forceful, sweet vanilla-like aroma with lots of smoke

Benzoin Siam resin is related to Benzoin Sumatra, but it has a more forceful vanilla aroma.  It produces much smoke when burned and can quickly fill a room with smoke.  Benzoin Siam is a favorite in perfumery for its exotic vanilla-like aroma.  The absolute version is even more refined and concentrated than the raw resin - a little goes a long way.

There is sometimes some confusion created between the various Benzoin resins (Styrax sp.) and Storax resins (Lquidamber sp.) because of the botanical name "styrax".  Modern Storax is considered to be from the Liquidamber species of trees while Ancient Storax or Styrax allegedly came from Styrax officinalis, which is not available in modern times.  Often people use Benzoin Siam as a substitue for Ancient Styrax.

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