• Warm balsamic note with soft vanilla and spiced cinnamon sweetness
• Used as a fixative and sweetener in oriental, gourmand, and floral blends
• Ideal for attars, incense oils, amber bases, and vintage-inspired perfumes
• Adds natural depth, comfort, and creamy roundness to drydowns
• Soluble in alcohol, DPG; partial solubility in fixed oils (pre-dilute recommended)

Tolu Balsam is a sweet, warm balsamic resin extract obtained from the Myroxylon balsamum tree native to Central and South America. Its aroma is rich and comforting, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, soft amber, and dried fruit, making it a beautiful base material in oriental, gourmand, floral, and incense-style perfumes.

In perfumery, Tolu Balsam is valued for its fixative properties, adding depth, warmth, and lasting sweetness to both natural and synthetic compositions.

INCI Name: Tolu Balsam

CAS Number: 8007-00-9

Botanical Name:Myroxylon balsamumAppearance: Thick, dark brown to reddish liquid or semi-solid resin

Odor Description: Sweet balsamic, vanilla-like, soft amber, slightly spicy

Purity: 100% natural resin extract

Boiling Point: Non-volatile resin

Flash Point: >100°C

Density: ~1.10 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG; partially soluble in carrier oils

Recommended Usage Level: 0.1%–4% in perfume concentrate

Category: Balsamic Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.2–3% to add resinous warmth and sweet fixative power to floral, amber, or spicy perfume structures.

💡 To add warm, sweet balsamic depth 🍂, use 0.5–3% Tolu Balsam in your floral and oriental blends.

🌹 Combine with benzyl acetate and rose wardia to enrich and balance floral heart notes beautifully.

🧴 Acts as a smooth carrier and excellent fixative, boosting longevity in perfumes, lotions, and creams.

🪔 Blend with labdanum, vanillin, or patchouli for rich amber or incense bases.

🔄 Always stir well before use to ensure perfect blending in your formulations.

⚠️ Patch test first when applying in skincare products to avoid sensitivity reactions.

Q1: What does Tolu Balsam smell like?

It smells sweet, resinous, and warm, with vanilla, cinnamon, and soft amber undertones—comforting and long-lasting.

Q2: Is it natural or synthetic?

Tolu Balsam is a 100% natural resin, collected from the Myroxylon balsamum tree and used traditionally in perfumery and medicine.

Q3: Can it be used in oil-based perfumes or attars?

Yes! Pre-dissolve in DPG or alcohol before blending with carrier oils due to its thick, resinous texture.

Q4: What perfume styles benefit from Tolu Balsam?

Perfect for orientals, florals, amber blends, gourmands, attars, and incense-style compositions.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Blends beautifully with benzoin, labdanum, vanilla, patchouli, rose, coumarin, and musk.