Fragrance Note
Peru Balsam
Used in 30+ fragrances on FragranVerse
What it smells like
Peru Balsam is a dark, viscous resin extracted from the Myroxylon pereirae tree. It exudes a rich, balsamic scent with warm vanilla and cinnamon undertones, like vanilla pods with a medicinal nuance.
How it's used in perfumery
Valued for its fixative properties and warm, sweet-amber character, Peru Balsam anchors oriental, chypre, and fougère fragrances. It blends seamlessly with vanilla, labdanum, and spicy notes.
Fun fact
Peru Balsam was historically used in both perfumery and traditional medicine as an expectorant.
Volatility: BaseFamily: Amber