Re: Where to get Benzoin?

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheree,

I recently had the same problem finding benzoin. Ditto with New

Directions--same experience. After much searching I found some online at

soapgoods.com http://www.soapgoods.com/product_info.php?products_id=268 I

found the quality quite good (surprising as I tend to be wary of the quality

from soap supply outlets) and was pleased.

Best,

Charna Ethier

Providence Perfume Co.

http://www.providenceperfume.com

info@...

[Guest guest]

I recently had the same problem finding benzoin. Ditto with New

Directions--same experience. After much searching I found some online at

soapgoods.com http://www.soapgoods.com/product_info.php?products_id=268 I

found the quality quite good (surprising as I tend to be wary of the quality

from soap supply outlets) and was pleased.

Best,

Charna Ethier

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I'm glad to see this post come up as I have wondered the same thing on a few

occasions now.

 

I had originally purchased a really unpleasant benzoin from a local store and

hated it, I never understood the attraction to Benzoin.  Later I smelled some

beautiful benzoin from EOU, and then it clicked.  Theirs is listed as

Benzoin Liquid Resin.  I am not sure what if anything it is diliuted with, and

haven't had any luck finding out on their site.  Liberty Natural also carries a

nice smelling benzoin liquid resin, It is listed as 50% MPG though.  As best as

I have been able to tell, the mpg indicatedis propylene glycol, and I do not

believe that makes it allowable in natural perfumery.  So my quest continues.  I

have seen Mountain Rose's, but it was out of stock when I last ordered.  I see

it is back in stock now, darn it.

 

Charna, do you know if the product from soap goods is diluted at all, or how

pourable it is?

 

Thanks all,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The benzoin I purchased has the consistency of thick molasses and does not

appear to be diluted with the diluents you described. I have purchased benzoin

absolute from Liberty and others (which arrived as amber colored crystal " rocks "

) and I prefer the aroma of benzoin e.o. better.

Charna Ethier

Providence Perfume Co.

http://www.providenceperfume.com

info@...

[Guest guest]

I have been very happy with Mountain Rose products though I have not used their

benzoin. Their quality is consistent and their staff helpful. I could not say

enough good!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sheree,

Are you in Australia? Were you referring to New Directions in Australia. I'm a

decided newbie and have been getting my supplies from them, so was interested in

your comment.

[Guest guest]

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> Hi Sheree,

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> Are you in Australia? Were you referring to New Directions in Australia.

> I'm a decided newbie and have been getting my supplies from them, so was

> interested in your comment.

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Sadly they are seriously unreliable and have been known to sell fragrance

oils as expensive essential oils.

Better to go with SEOC or Auroma!

Ambrosia

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> http://www.perfumebynature.com.au

>

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I'm new to the Natural Perfumery List, though not new to aromatherapy, herbs and

natural scenting.

I got one of my " synthetic reactions " from either some lavender or rose wax

from a supplier I had been using for at least 5 years. There is no sense in

arguing. There are alot of people whom think they can slip one in on you. But,

my nose always knows. And sometimes, I think the suppliers do not know either,

especially with oils that can be tweaked easily or oils that people do not have

a lot of experience with.

As far as benzoin goes, some of the more esoteric shops may have a benzoin

resin that you can dilute with some (carrier) oil or alcohol for your blends.

Can't quite remember which, oil or alcohol, it's been a very long time since

I've done it.

FlowerSoaper