Balsam Peru - Reconstitution

Peru Balsam is a rich, aromatic resin obtained from the tree Myroxylon balsamum/perierae, native to Central America, particularly El Salvador. The tree thrives in tropical forests, where it reaches heights of up to 25 meters, with large, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Peru Balsam garnered its name not from its country of origin but from the port of exportation, Callao, in Peru. This misnomer has persisted throughout history, and the balsam has been used for centuries by indigenous people for its healing properties.

The extraction of Peru Balsam is a meticulous process involving several steps:

1. Bark Removal: Small sections of bark are lightly scored to expose the inner wood.
2. Wound Treatment: The exposed area is then treated with fire to encourage the tree to exude the balsam.
3. Balsam Collection: After about three weeks, the exudate is harvested by removing it with cloths or other absorbent material.
4. Purification: The raw balsam is then boiled to remove impurities and packed for export.

Peru Balsam is prized in perfumery for its warm, sweet, and balsamic aroma, with vanilla and cinnamon-like nuances. Its rich, deep scent makes it a valuable base note, providing longevity and a complex, comforting fragrance profile. Acting as a fixative, Peru Balsam helps to stabilize more volatile components in a perfume, ensuring a lasting fragrance. It blends seamlessly with other sweet, spicy, and floral notes, enhancing compositions in both men's and women's fragrances. Adds warmth and depth, making it a popular choice for winter or evening fragrances.

The sustainable extraction methods used to obtain these products ensure they continue to be a valuable and ethical source of fragrant materials.

For those looking to recreate the rich aroma of Peru Balsam in their perfumes without relying on natural extraction, Balsam Peru synthetic oil offers a sustainable solution. This Balsam Peru synthetic oil captures the essence of the original resin while offering a more accessible and ethical alternative. With its consistent quality and versatility, Balsam Peru synthetic oil is an indispensable ingredient for creating deep, comforting fragrances. By using Balsam Peru synthetic oil, perfumers can achieve the warmth and complexity of natural Peru Balsam while meeting modern sustainability standards.

Balsam Peru Absolute blends exceedingly well with cinnamic alcohol, heliotropine, ionones, isoeugenol, Iinalool, musks, petitgrain oil, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, dimethyl phenylethyl carbinol, labdanum products, etc. in floral bases (honeysuckle, tuberose, Iongoza, etc.), Oriental bases, “powder” type perfumes and numerous types of sweet and heavy perfumes.

Peru Balsam's a treasured ingredient in the world of perfumery. Its ability to enrich and stabilize scents ensures its continued use and admiration among perfumers worldwide.