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Guaiacwood (10% in DPG)
Guaiacwood (10% in DPG)
Olfactory Notes: Woody · Smoky · Balsamic · Creamy · Spicy · Leathery · Incense-like
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Key Features
- 10% dilution in DPG for easy blending
- Adds creamy woodiness and smoky depth to perfumes and attars
- Perfect for oriental, oud, incense, and leather perfume bases
- Suitable for roll-ons, solid perfumes, bakhoor, and body oils
- Works beautifully with balsams, patchouli, and dark florals
About Guaiacwood (10% in DPG)
Guaiacwood (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted version of this deeply aromatic woody-resinous essential oil, known for its creamy, smoky, balsamic scent with soft leathery and incense-like undertones. This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it ideal for use in attars, solid perfumes, bakhoor, incense blends, and warm woody-oriental fragrance bases.
Its scent profile makes Guaiacwood a perfect blender in oudy, amber, leather, incense, and masculine woods. It works harmoniously with rich fixatives like Labdanum, Patchouli Essential Oil, and Tolu Balsam to build layered, long-lasting fragrance accords.
Technical Data
INCI Name: Guaiacwood Oil
CAS Number: 8016-23-7
Molecular Formula: Natural composition
Appearance: Clear to amber liquid (10% dilution)
Odor Description: Smoky, woody, creamy, balsamic, spicy
Purity: 10% active in DPG
Boiling Point: ~250°C
Flash Point: ~100°C
Density: ~0.98 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG
Recommended Use Level: 0.5%–5% of this blend in your final formulation
Category: Woody-Balsamic Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use
Application Tips
Use 1–4% of this Guaiacwood blend to give your base a soft, smoky texture. Combine with Labdanum for amber richness, Patchouli Essential Oil for earthy depth, and Tolu Balsam for a warm balsamic roundness.
Pro Tip
💡 To create a smoky, creamy base for oriental perfumes 🌲🔥, use 1–4% Guaiacwood (10% in DPG) in your attars, incense oils, or roll-ons.
🕯️ Combine with Labdanum for a smooth resinous base.
🌿 Add Patchouli Essential Oil to deepen earthy notes.
🍯 Use Tolu Balsam to sweeten and fix the blend with a rich amber glow.
🔄 Always mix thoroughly before use to ensure smooth blending in both oil and alcohol systems.
⚠️ Patch test when applying in leave-on products to check for skin sensitivity.
FAQ
Q1: What does Guaiacwood smell like?
A creamy, smoky, slightly balsamic wood note with hints of incense and leather. Warm and comforting.
Q2: Can I use it in attars and oil-based perfumes?
Yes, this 10% DPG dilution is perfect for roll-ons, attars, bakhoor oils, and oil mists.
Q3: Is Guaiacwood good for incense-style perfumes?
Absolutely. Its smoky-woody character is ideal for oud, leather, and incense-rich blends.
Q4: Can it be used in body sprays or mists?
Yes. It adds warmth and resinous depth to both alcohol and oil-based mist formulations.
Q5: What other ingredients does it blend well with?
Guaiacwood pairs well with Labdanum, Patchouli Essential Oil, Tolu Balsam, and spicy or musky florals.
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