Tolu Balsam

Tolu Balsam is a natural resin extract prized in perfumery for its sweet, warm, and balsamic aroma enriched with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, soft amber, and dried fruits. Sourced from the Myroxylon balsamum tree, this rich material brings a comforting and luxurious depth to fragrance compositions, making it an essential ingredient in oriental, gourmand, floral, and incense-style perfumes.

In perfumery, Tolu Balsam is widely valued for its excellent fixative properties, helping to anchor volatile notes while adding lasting sweetness, warmth, and smoothness to the fragrance base. Its creamy balsamic character enhances both natural and synthetic blends, creating a well-rounded and long-lasting dry-down.

Olfactory Profile:

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

Key Benefits:

• Natural Balsamic Resin: Sweet vanilla-spicy warmth with fruity nuances
• Excellent Fixative: Anchors volatile notes for long-lasting performance
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for amber, oriental, floral, and gourmand compositions
• Creamy Smoothness: Adds depth, comfort, and luxurious base notes
• 100% Natural: Pure resin extract from tree source
• Multi-Purpose: Suitable for attars, oil perfumes, incense, and natural perfumery

Perfumery Applications:

This versatile ingredient is commonly used in attars, oil perfumes, incense blends, amber bases, and vintage-inspired fragrances. It blends beautifully with materials such as benzoin, labdanum, vanilla, patchouli, rose, coumarin, and musks, making it ideal for building rich, resinous, and elegant fragrance structures.

Key Properties:

• INCI Name: Tolu Balsam
• CAS Number: 8007-00-9
• Botanical Name: Myroxylon balsamum
• Appearance: Thick dark brown to reddish liquid or semi-solid resin
• Odor Description: Sweet balsamic, vanilla-like, soft amber, slightly spicy
• Purity: 100% natural resin extract
• Recommended Usage: 0.1% – 4% in perfume concentrate
• Fragrance Role: Balsamic Fixative – Base Note

Application Tips:

Use 0.2% – 3% to introduce resinous warmth and sweet fixative depth into floral, amber, or spicy fragrance compositions. Due to its thick consistency, pre-dissolving in alcohol or DPG is recommended for easier blending.

HERBOLOGY supplies Tolu Balsam as a premium-quality natural ingredient ideal for perfumers, formulators, and DIY enthusiasts looking to create warm, rich, and long-lasting fragrance compositions.