- CAS number
- 8016-23-7
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 15
Last updated · 30-05-2025Record completeness85%
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Description
Guaiacwood oil (Bulnesia sarmienti) is a valuable ingredient in perfumery, bringing a sense of richness and mystery. Sourced from South American trees, it features an exotic, rich scent reminiscent of smoky wood notes. Its aroma combines notes of aged wood, aromatic tea, and wild roses, creating a complex and deep olfactory experience. Guaiacwood oil is often used as a base note in woody and oriental fragrance accords, adding exceptional depth, warmth, and notable staying power to the composition, which makes it well suited for sensual and captivating creations.
Reported natural sources
Guaiac wood
Additional information
- Guaiacwood oil comes from the forests of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where Bulnesia sarmienti trees grow up to 20 meters tall.
- In the past, guaiacwood was used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, such as treating rheumatism.
- Guaiacwood oil is extracted through steam distillation of the wood, a process that preserves the complexity of its prized aroma.
CAS number
8016-23-7
Other names
Guaiacum guatemalense oilGuaiacum verticale oilBulnesia sarmientiBulnesia sarmienti oilChampaca wood oil (bulnesia sarmientoi)Guaiacum spp. OilGuaiacum sanctum wood oilBulnesia sarmientoi oilGaiac ess. Oil (for fragrance)Guaiacwood heart
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for guaiacwood oil (Bulnesia sarmienti). Once finished, it will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
