"an inexpensive perfume fixative in soaps and low priced perfumes" -- http://www.cooksonco.com/magazinearticles/amyris.htm

"Amyris essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the branches of the tree. It is used as a fixative in soaps and as fragrance in cosmetics and perfumes. It has a musty, woody top note that blends with citronella, lavender, lavandin, oakmoss and other wood oils." -- http://www.bellesbotanicals.com/oeamyris.shtml