Peru Balsam

Resinous & balsamic note · also known as Balsam of Peru

A dark, viscous balsam from the Myroxylon tree of Central America, Peru balsam smells warm, sweet, and vanillic with cinnamon and faintly smoky-benzoin facets. It is a classic fixative in oriental and powdery compositions.

Found in

2 fragrances

Usually a

Base note

Most common in

Amber

Often paired with

2 fragrances with Peru Balsam