GUAIAC WOOD
Guaiac wood offers a complex woody scent profile with smoky, resinous, and slightly leathery nuances. It has a deep, warm, and intense aroma with subtle hints of tar, incense, and a medicinal undertone. The scent is rich, sophisticated, and somewhat mysterious, combining dry woodiness with a slightly sweet and smoky character.
Origin & Extraction
Guaiac wood is derived from the Palo Santo tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi), native to South America, particularly Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The wood is typically extracted through steam distillation or CO2 extraction, which captures its unique aromatic compounds while preserving its complex scent profile.
History & Culture
Guaiac wood is derived from the Palo Santo tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi), native to South America, particularly Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The wood is typically extracted through steam distillation or CO2 extraction, which captures its unique aromatic compounds while preserving its complex scent profile.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Guaiac wood is derived from the Palo Santo tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi), native to South America, particularly Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The wood is typically extracted through steam distillation or CO2 extraction, which captures its unique aromatic compounds while preserving its complex scent profile.
