Why brands choose it

• Warm vanilla-benzoin sweetness gives oriental and gourmand blends depth.
• Mild strength makes it easy to handle in a blend.
• Related to tolu balsam yet different, giving perfumers two options.

How it is used

Add it to a perfume base, wax or soap base in small amounts and leave to mature. Smell the blend again after a day, as balsams round out with time.

Make it yours

Mix it with vanilla, sandalwood or orange for a warm base, and choose between a soft or a bold balsamic note.