Amber Note

Balsams

7 fragrances in our directory are built around it.

What Is Balsams?

Sweet, thick tree resins used in perfumery, such as benzoin and Peru balsam. They smell vanilla-like, warm and slightly spicy, and add softness and staying power to the base.

Scent profile
  • Sweet
  • Resinous
  • Warm

Perfumes With Balsams

Ranked by how central balsams is to the scent — where it sits in the pyramid and how much of the perfume is built around it. The % is that match — brands don’t publish how much of a note is in the formula.

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