{"product_id":"ancient-oak-bark-co-wax-quercus-robur-50-in-bb","title":"Ancient Oak Bark CO₂ Wax — Quercus robur | 50% in Benzyl Benzoate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAncient Oak Bark CO₂ Wax — Deep Tannic Woodland Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile our existing Oak Heartwood Absolute captures the whisky-barrel warmth of aged French oak wood, this CO₂ wax offers something entirely different — extracted from the bark of \u003cem\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/em\u003e, it delivers a considerably darker, more tannic, and more resinous character, closer to damp forest floor and ancient woodland than to a seasoned barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the pure wax is solid at room temperature, we supply it at 50% in benzyl benzoate — a heavier, more aromatic solvent particularly well suited to dissolving thick, dark, tannin-rich materials of this kind, giving a genuinely workable pourable liquid without losing the material's dense character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, tannic, and unmistakably woody from the opening — a genuinely dark and complex profile combining smoky, leathery facets with a resinous depth reminiscent of aged bark and forest undergrowth. This is oak at its most primal and grounded — earthier and more astringent than the sweeter, more refined heartwood absolute, with real tannic bite balanced by a warm resinous drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfumery Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely distinctive material for perfumers seeking authentic, dark woody-tannic character beyond conventional cedarwood or sandalwood bases. Its leathery, smoky depth makes it a compelling addition to leather accords, forest-inspired compositions, and dark oriental structures where genuine botanical astringency is wanted. Used alongside our Oak Heartwood Absolute, it allows perfumers to build a genuinely layered oak accord spanning bark and heartwood, tannic and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with our Oak Heartwood Absolute, leather accords, birch tar, patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, labdanum, cedarwood, and dark resinous materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supercritical CO₂ extraction (wax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% in benzyl benzoate for ease of handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, viscous liquid — warm gently before use if thickened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody \/ Tannic \/ Smoky \/ Leathery \/ Resinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e The oak bark CO₂ wax itself is 100% natural; the benzyl benzoate carrier is a nature-identical ester, chemically identical to the compound found naturally in balsams such as Peru and tolu, though the commercial-grade material is manufactured synthetically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinct from our Oak Heartwood Absolute — bark rather than heartwood, a darker and more tannic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is prepared in-house by diluting Oak Bark CO₂ Wax at 50% with benzyl benzoate. The original supplier's Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the pure wax, along with the benzyl benzoate carrier's own COA\/SDS, are available on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSample Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto images are for illustrative purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1ml pure sample","offer_id":56913813275010,"sku":"7335","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml (0.17 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56913813307778,"sku":"7336","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml (0.35 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56913813340546,"sku":"7337","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml (1.05 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56913813373314,"sku":"7338","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2804\/4418\/files\/ancient-oak-bark-co-wax-showcase-in-a-3-2-landscape-format.png?v=1789583692","url":"https:\/\/www.thearomatherapyshop.com\/products\/ancient-oak-bark-co-wax-quercus-robur-50-in-bb","provider":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}