PERU BALSAM ESSENTIAL OIL
Peru Balsam Essential Oil
Balsamic · Vanilla · Warm
Myroxylon balsamum
Vacuum distilled from the aromatic resin of Myroxylon balsamum grown in Peru, Peru Balsam is a beautifully rich perfumery material with a deep, warm sweetness reminiscent of vanilla, benzoin and soft spice.
Its aroma is immediately enveloping, smooth and balsamic with a distinctive vanilla-like sweetness, subtle cinnamon warmth and a faint smoky undertone. As it settles, the fragrance becomes softer, rounder and increasingly resinous.
Peru Balsam is particularly treasured in botanical perfumery as a natural fixative, helping anchor more fleeting floral and citrus notes while adding warmth, sweetness and longevity to a composition.
A botanical of warmth, sweetness and lingering scent.
The aroma
Balsamic · Vanilla-like · Sweet · Resinous
Botanical Notes
Peru Balsam — Myroxylon balsamum
Peru Balsam comes not from a flower or leaf, but from the aromatic resin of the Myroxylon tree.
The resin develops a remarkably complex fragrance, rich and balsamic with vanilla-like sweetness, gentle spice and subtle smoky nuances.
Although its scent is often compared with vanilla, Peru Balsam has its own distinctive character. It is deeper, more resinous and gently spiced, making it a beautiful botanical alternative when a composition calls for warmth and sweetness.
Its remarkable tenacity also makes it an important material in natural perfumery, where small amounts can help give a fragrance greater depth and persistence.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Myroxylon balsamum
Plant family: Fabaceae
Origin: Peru
Plant part: Resin
Extraction: Vacuum distillation
Aroma family: Balsamic · Resinous
Perfume note: Base
Perfumery role: Natural fixative
Aroma: Rich and balsamic with deep vanilla-like sweetness, soft cinnamon-like spice and subtle smoky undertones
Blends Beautifully With
Florals: Rose · Jasmine · Geranium · Ylang Ylang · Lotus
Citrus: Bergamot · Mandarin · Orange · Petitgrain
Spice: Cardamom · Ginger · Black Pepper · Cinnamon · Clove
Woods: Sandalwood · Vetiver · Agarwood
Resins: Benzoin · Frankincense · Labdanum
Earthy Notes: Patchouli
Peru Balsam is especially useful for bringing warmth and longevity to a blend. A tiny amount beneath rose, jasmine or citrus can change the entire composition without making it overtly sweet.
The Ritual
Add a small amount to a diffuser blend when you want to create a warm, enveloping atmosphere.
For topical use, Peru Balsam requires particular care and appropriate dilution due to its potential to cause skin sensitisation.
In botanical perfumery, begin with very small amounts. Its rich base note can soften sharper edges, deepen florals and help more volatile aromatic materials linger.
Try Peru Balsam + Mandarin + Sandalwood for something warm and softly sweet, or Peru Balsam + Rose + Patchouli for a deeper, velvety floral composition.
Ingredients
100% Pure Peru Balsam — Myroxylon balsamum
Vacuum distilled from the resin.
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children.Peru Balsam is a recognised contact allergen and skin sensitiser.
Store tightly closed, away from heat and direct sunlight.