• 10% dilution in DPG for easy use in oil and alcohol systems
• Adds powerful fixation and rich amber-leathery depth to bases
• Ideal for oriental, amber, incense, leather, and resin-based blends
• Enhances projection and longevity of both florals and woods
• Works in mists, roll-ons, incense, attars, and oud compositions
  
  

Labdanum (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted blend of this iconic balsamic resin, known for its sweet, amber-like, leathery aroma with hints of dried herbs, smoke, and warmth. Extracted from the rockrose shrub (Cistus ladanifer), Labdanum is a cornerstone in amber, oriental, leathery, and incense-based compositions, offering powerful fixative qualities and long-lasting depth.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) allows for smooth incorporation into attars, roll-ons, incense blends, bakhoor, solid perfumes, and amber accords, providing resinous warmth and ambery richness in just a few drops.

INCI Name: Cistus Ladaniferus Resin (Labdanum)

CAS Number: 8016-26-0

Molecular Formula: Complex natural resin

Appearance: Amber-brown viscous liquid (in DPG: pourable liquid)

Odor Description: Warm, ambery, leathery, smoky, sweet balsamic

Purity: 10% active in DPG

Boiling Point: Approx. 250–280°C

Flash Point: ~94°C

Density: ~0.98 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Usage Level: 0.5%–5% of this blend in final formula

Category: Resin Fixative / Ambery-Leather Base – Perfumery Use

Use 1–3% of this 10% Labdanum blend to create warm, smoky, and resinous bases. It anchors citrus tops and elevates florals when paired with Lemon Essential Oil or Patchouli Oil. Blends beautifully with Vanillin for a soft, sweet amber or Civet for a dark animalic edge.

💡 To create a rich amber or incense-style base 🕯️, use 1–3% Labdanum (10% in DPG) in your attars, incense blends, or solid perfumes.

🔥 Combine with Lemon Essential Oil for herbal-smoky depth, or Patchouli Oil for a classic amber-chypre character.

🍮 Add Vanillin to soften the balsamic edge and turn it into a warm gourmand-amber base.

🔄 Stir well before blending to ensure even dispersion in both oil and alcohol systems.

⚠️ Patch testing is advised when using in skin-contact products, especially in attars or leave-on oils.

Q1: What does Labdanum smell like?

It has a warm, sweet-resinous scent with leathery, smoky, and amber-like tones. Deep and complex.

Q2: What fragrance types is it best for?

Perfect for amber, oriental, oud, leather, incense, and vintage chypre perfumes.

Q3: Can I use this in oil-based perfumes and attars?

Yes! It is pre-diluted in DPG, making it excellent for use in roll-ons, mists, and bakhoor.

Q4: Is it similar to ambergris or benzoin?

Labdanum is smokier and darker than benzoin and sweeter but not as oceanic as ambergris. Each gives a different kind of fixative richness.

Q5: Does it work in incense or candles?

Absolutely. Labdanum adds depth and projection in both incense sticks and wax-based blends, especially when paired with woods and balsams.