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Patchouli Oil

Pogostemon cablin
Essential Oil Balsamic Earthy / Rooty Herbaceous Readily Available

Extremely rich, sweet-herbaceous, aromatic-spicy and woody-balsamic odor. An almost wine-like, ethereal-floral sweetness in the initial notes is characteristic of good oils. The od…

Sumatra Benzoin

Styrax benzoin
Balsam Balsamic Resinous Sweet Readily Available

Lower grades have odor characteristics in common with Styrax (more harsh odor than Almond benzoin). Coarser product suitable for harsh-balsamic, sharp-floral type perfumes.

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