• Pre-diluted to 10% in DPG for convenience
• Adds rich, resinous sweetness and longevity to perfume bases
• Ideal for oriental, gourmand, amber, floral, and incense-style perfumes
• Natural fixative for both oil and alcohol-based blends
• Excellent for use in attars, roll-ons, candles, and solid perfumes

10% Peru Balsam in DPG is a pre-diluted blend of Peru Balsam resin, offering a deep, sweet, balsamic, and vanilla-like aroma with soft smoky and spicy nuances. This ready-to-use dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it perfect for use in attars, solid perfumes, body mists, and oil-based blends, especially where a warm, resinous base note is needed.

Peru Balsam is a natural fixative and base note enhancer widely used in oriental, gourmand, ambery, and floral compositions. It blends well with sweet ingredients like Ethyl Vanillin, rich musks, Benzoin, and woody accords like Iso E Super for deepening the base.

INCI Name: Myroxylon Balsamum (Peru) Resin

CAS Number: 8007-00-9

Molecular Formula: Natural mixture (contains cinnamic acid, benzyl esters, vanillin compounds)

Appearance: Amber-brown viscous liquid (when concentrated); pale brown-clear when diluted

Odor Description: Sweet, balsamic, vanilla, smoky, warm, slightly spicy

Purity: 10% active in DPG Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid resin)

Boiling Point: ~250°C (approximate, resin mixture)

Flash Point: ~95°C

Density: ~0.97 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG; limited in oils

Recommended Usage: Use 2%–8% of this 10% dilution depending on formulation

Category: Natural Fixative / Sweet Balsamic Base – Perfumery Use

Use 3–6% of this 10% blend in warm bases for attars, amber perfumes, and creamy florals. Combine with Ethyl Vanillin or Benzoin for a gourmand amber accord, or pair with Iso E Super to add radiance and smoothness to the base.

💡 Want to create a cozy, sweet amber base for your perfume or attar? 🕯️✨ Use 5% of this 10% Peru Balsam blend with Benzoin and Ethyl Vanillin for a soft, creamy, and long-lasting warm base that smells luxurious and comforting. 💛🔥

Q1: Can I use this blend in alcohol-based perfumes?

Yes! This 10% dilution is fully compatible with alcohol-based perfumes. It helps add warmth and fixative qualities.

Q2: Can I use it directly in roll-on perfumes or attars?

Absolutely! This blend is already diluted in DPG, making it perfect for direct use in roll-ons and oil-based perfumes without further processing.

Q3: How is this different from Benzoin or Styrax?

Peru Balsam is sweeter, softer, and more vanillic, while Benzoin is more resinous and powdery, and Styrax is smokier and leathery. Peru Balsam is best for warm gourmand bases.

Q4: Can I mix it with essential oils or fixatives?

Yes. It blends beautifully with oils like patchouli, sandalwood, and fixatives like Ambroxan or Iso E Super.