Resins can have characteristic scents due to the aromatic compounds they contain. These aromatic compounds can be extracted from resins by various methods such as steam distillation, solvent extraction or cold pressing. The resulting aromatic compounds are used as key ingredients in fragrances and essences.
Some resins are also used as fixatives or base notes (volatility) in fragrance formulations. Fixatives help increase the stability and longevity of a fragrance, while base notes provide depth and richness to the fragrance composition.
Pine oil and aromatic terpenes, gum turpentine derivatives used in fragrance and essence production, are important components and are listed below