Plant name according to the botanical classifier: Bulnesia Sarmienti Countries of production of natural raw materials: Paraguay and Argentina (wild), Europe and the USA (cultivated) Parts of the plant going into processing: wood Types of raw materials obtained: essential oil (mistakenly called concrete) Methods of production: steam and hydrodistillation Physical characteristics of raw materials: thick, yellow-a green mass prone to solidification, melting when the temperature rises. Olfactory characteristics of the raw material: floral fragrance (with hints of rose, nasturtium), sweet, vanilla, fresh, creamy, woody, smoky. Olfactory group: woody Position in the olfactory pyramid: middle and base notes with possible presence in the initial phase Additional information: Guaiac wood oil is used in perfumery as a fixative and modifier of the floral chord, due to its pronounced floral facet. Synonymous with another perfume ingredient known as "palo santo wood". The raw materials obtained from the resin of the Guaiacum Officinale plant are intended for medical purposes and are practically not used in industrial perfumery, but can be used by perfumers of numerous independent niche brands.