Amyris
Amyris is a genus of flowering plants from the citrus family. The common name is derived from the Greek word αμυρων, which means "intensely fragrant" and refers to the strong odour of the resin.
Where it comes from: Amyris is a plant native to the forested areas of the island of Haiti, where it is known as "candle wood" because this wood burns slowly like wax due to its high oil content. It is an evergreen shrub that likes mountain slopes; it has an aromatic bark, tough leaves and beautiful white flowers.
Description: Its thick liquid is almost colourless or slightly straw-like, with a volatile scent of sandalwood. Best combined with plum twig and all woody oils, as well as essential oils of: agarwood, cedarwood, lemongrass, lavender, nutmeg and ylang ylang.
USE:
✅Perfume industry
✅Wood is highly valued by carpenters and fishermen from the Caribbean Sea.
✅Amyris branches have been used as natural lamps for centuries.
✅Amyris essential oil is non-irritating, has antiseptic, healing, softening and soothing properties.
✅It has been used for a long time as a high-quality fixing additive in the soap and perfume industry
✅In cosmetics as an affordable substitute for the rarer essential oil from Santal.