The Market Hook: Making Perfume Stick Naturally A major challenge in natural perfumery is longevity. Citrus and floral notes disappear in minutes. Synthetic fixatives work, but "Clean Beauty" brands can't use them. The solution is Gurjun Balsam (Dipterocarpus turbinatus). It acts as a Natural Fixative. It’s a thick, resinous oil that "anchors" lighter scents to the skin. It has a very mild, sweet-woody aroma that doesn't overpower the main fragrance, making it the perfect blending canvas.
The Sourcing Challenge: The "Diesel" Adulterant
- The Dirty Secret: Gurjun is often tapped from wild trees in deep forests. Unscrupulous traders sometimes mix it with diesel fuel or kerosene to increase volume before it reaches the distillery. This is a disaster for skin safety.
- Dark Color: Crude Gurjun is dark and sticky, which can stain clothes or darken a perfume formulation.
The Triefta Solution: Rectified Light & Diesel-Free
- Rectified Oil: Triefta supplies Rectified Gurjun Balsam. We re-distill the crude balsam to remove the dark pigments and heavy sticky resins. The result is a pale yellow, mobile oil that is easy to pour and won't stain.
- Diesel-Free Guarantee: We perform strict hydrocarbon testing. We guarantee our Gurjun is 100% tree resin, with absolutely zero petrochemical contaminants. It is the safe, clean anchor your natural perfume needs.
Application Strategy:
- Natural Perfume Base: Extending the life of citrus top notes.
- Diffuser Blends: Slowing down evaporation rates in reed diffusers.
- Soap Fixative: Holding scent in bar soap batter.