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