Peru Balsam – Perfume Fixative Resin

Peru Balsam is a rich, resinous essential oil known for its sweet, warm, vanilla-balsamic aroma with subtle notes of cinnamon, clove, and amber. Extracted from the resin of the Myroxylon balsamum tree, this natural ingredient is highly valued in perfumery for its excellent fixative properties and ability to add depth, warmth, and sweetness to fragrance compositions.

In perfumery, Peru Balsam is commonly used as a base note, where it helps anchor lighter notes and provides a long-lasting, comforting dry-down. Its smooth balsamic character enhances floral, amber, oriental, gourmand, and resinous fragrance styles, giving perfumes a warm and luxurious foundation.

Olfactory Profile:

Sweet · Balsamic · Vanilla · Cinnamon · Resinous · Amber · Warm · Spicy

Key Benefits:

• Natural Balsamic Fixative: Sweet vanilla warmth with excellent longevity
• Base Note Enhancer: Anchors lighter notes and increases fragrance persistence
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for amber, oriental, floral, and gourmand perfumes
• Smooth & Creamy: Softens sharp notes and adds luxurious depth
• Natural Ingredient: Steam-distilled from tree resin
• Multi-Purpose: Suitable for attars, oil perfumes, incense, and natural fragrances

Perfumery Applications:

This versatile material is widely used in fine fragrances, attars, incense oils, natural perfumes, and aromatherapy blends. It blends beautifully with ingredients such as rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli, benzoin, labdanum, sandalwood, vanillin, tonka bean, and coumarin, making it an essential ingredient for creating deep and balanced fragrance bases.

Key Properties:

• INCI Name: Balsam Peru Oil
• Botanical Name: Myroxylon balsamum
• CAS Number: 8007-00-9
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Appearance: Thick brownish liquid
• Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 5% in perfume formulations
• Shelf Life: Approximately 4–5 years
• Fragrance Role: Balsamic Fixative – Base Note

Application Tips:

Use 0.3% – 3% to build amber warmth and vanilla-like depth in floral, gourmand, incense, or oriental fragrance blends. Because the oil is naturally thick, gently warming it slightly before blending can improve mixing and dispersion.

HERBOLOGY offers Peru Balsam as a high-quality natural perfumery ingredient ideal for perfumers, aromatherapists, and fragrance formulators seeking to create deep, warm, and long-lasting fragrance compositions.

What does Peru Balsam smell like?
It has a warm, sweet, vanilla-like, slightly spicy and balsamic aroma.

What is Peru Balsam used for in perfumery?
It is used as a fixative and base note to improve fragrance longevity and depth.

Is Peru Balsam safe for skin?
It is used in skincare, but should be applied in low concentrations due to possible sensitivity.

Is Peru Balsam natural?
Yes, it is a natural resin extracted from a tree.