Balsam is a substance that differs somewhat from resin. Resin forms from a gum-like liquid that seeps from trees like tears, whereas balsam does not necessarily come from trees and is often obtained from flower pods or twigs.
The two types mainly used in perfume are Peru balsam, whose principal producing country is El Salvador, and Tolu balsam, which is native to Colombia. Peru balsam has a scent combining cinnamon (in Japanese) and vanilla (in Japanese) facets with earthiness and bitterness, while Tolu balsam has cinnamon and vanilla notes alongside a soft floral scent.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
Balsam is not the name of a single molecule, but a broad term encompassing resin-derived natural fragrance materials and materials that recreate their scent. Peru balsam, for example, has a rich fragrance in which sweet powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and amber are layered with the depth of resin and wood. Alongside natural resinoids, there are also blends that reconstruct the scent of Tolu balsam. Because balsams give sweetness a warm resinous character and body in perfume, looking at the specific material name makes differences in scent easier to understand.
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