Amber Note

Gurjun Balsam

10 fragrances in our directory are built around it.

What Is Gurjun Balsam?

A resin from tropical trees with a woody, balsamic and slightly spicy scent. It smells dry, smoky and warm, and adds depth to amber and woody bases.

Scent profile
  • Resinous
  • Woody
  • Smoky

Perfumes With Gurjun Balsam

Ranked by how central gurjun balsam 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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