Peru Balsam, Absolute

Botanical name

Myroxylon balsamum

Extraction Method

Absolute extracted from the tree resin using solvent (typically ethanol)

Origin of Raw Material

Brazil, wild harvest

Aromatic Note

Base
Deep, sweet, rich scent with balsamic, vanilla, slightly smoky and chocolate undertones. Enveloping, warm, and bodily.

Psycho-emotional Effect

- Creates a sense of coziness, acceptance, and gentle protection
- Helps return to the body after overload, fatigue, or mental dispersion
- Offers grounding in times of social anxiety or external pressure
- Enhances the ability to enjoy simple pleasures — scent, touch, soft light
- Supportive in inner vulnerability related to criticism or social rejection

What the scent brings to light in the subconscious

Peru balsam may reveal unconscious beliefs imposed by society about how one should live and find fulfillment.
It highlights inner conflicts between external norms and deep personal needs.
The scent helps identify how societal patterns may block true satisfaction — and offers support to gently let them go.

Cultural Roots & Traditions

Used in traditional medicine of Central and South America for wound healing, skin protection, and inflammation relief.
Found in various church incenses. In perfumery, known as a natural fixative with a warm, 'vanilla-like body.'
Reputed as a 'scent of compassion' — not only for its healing effects on the skin but because it smells of kindness and warmth.

Blending Compatibility

Resins: benzoin, labdanum, tolu
Flowers: rose, ylang-ylang, tuberose
Citrus: sweet orange, mandarin
Spices: cinnamon, clove, vanilla
Woods: sandalwood, patchouli

In blends, it brings depth, sweetness, longevity, bodily warmth, and a comforting presence.

Interesting Facts

- One of the finest natural fixatives in perfumery
- Often used as a natural substitute for vanilla
- May cause allergic reactions in high concentrations — use with care
- Found in traditional ointments and balms for healing cuts and skin cracks

Fragrant Message

You smell like forgiveness.
Not because someone did wrong.
But because you know how to let go.

You are like a soft blanket,
not bought on purpose,
but somehow always there.

You don’t heal — you embrace.
You don’t demand — you warm.
You allow presence.