Woody

Siam

Note Profile

Natural

About

Siam in perfumery refers to a warm, resinous Thai wood or tree resin used as a distinctive woody base note. It combines balsamic depth with subtle fresh and spicy facets, making it a versatile foundation for complex compositions. Perfumers value it for adding both structural backbone and a characteristic Southeast Asian woody warmth.

Scent Profile

According to The Scent Base, Siam is a Thai wood that is resinous and warm, classified within the woods and earth family.[8] Fragrenza notes that the Siam resin unfolds with a rich balsamic aroma, suggesting a combination of sweet, resinous and woody facets rather than a dry, austere wood.[5] Descriptions in Fragrantica user impressions also hint at some fresh, slightly spicy-citrus and juniper-like nuances early on, settling into a more quietly woody-resinous drydown.[7] Overall, the profile can be described as warm, resinous, slightly sweet woody, with gentle fresh and spicy top nuances.

Citrus 10%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 25%

Warm 40%

Woody 75%

Earthy 25%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 15%

Origin

Siam is described as a note associated with resin derived from the Siam tree, indicating a natural material of arboreal origin.[5] The Scent Base characterizes it as a Thai wood, situating its origin geographically in Thailand and possibly neighboring regions of Southeast Asia.[8] In practice, it may be used either as a natural extract of a regional resinous wood or as a reconstructed accord built from woody and balsamic aromachemicals to evoke the characteristic Siam profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use Siam predominantly as a base note within the woods and earth family, where it provides structural depth and long-lasting warmth.[8] It serves as a foundation for amber, citrus, warm spicy and woody accords, helping to bridge brighter top notes with heavier resins and woods.[8] Siam pairs well with materials such as amber, incense-like resins, sandalwood, spices and citrus, where its balsamic-woody character can add complexity and a subtle Thai signature to the composition.