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Tolu Balsam
Resinous Notes
Tolu Balsam
Tolu balsam has a rich, warm, sweet, and slightly spicy aromatic profile with woody and resinous undertones. It offers a complex fragrance that is simultaneously balsamic, vanilla-like, and reminiscent of cinnamon and clove, with a deep, smooth character.
Origin and Extraction
Tolu balsam is a natural resinous substance obtained from the Myroxylon balsamum tree, native to Colombia and parts of South America. It is extracted by making incisions in the tree bark and collecting the resinous sap, which is then processed and dried.
History and Culture
Tolu balsam has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in South America, for its healing properties. It was used in treatments for respiratory issues, wounds, and as an antiseptic. In perfumery, it became popular in the 19th century and has been a key ingredient in many classic and modern fragrances.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Tolu balsam contains complex chemical compounds including benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, and various essential oils. Its primary aromatic components are responsible for its distinctive sweet, balsamic, and slightly spicy scent profile, with molecular structures that contribute to its long-lasting and warm fragrance characteristics.
Fragrances with Tolu Balsam
Toskovat
Я
8.5/10(11)
FruityFloral
Fruity floral nostalgia
Sample from €9
€19560ml
Reinvented
Eureka
8.7/10(6)
SpicyWoody
Eureka! Coffee meets spice & earth.
Sample from €9
€18075ml
Parfums MDCI
Chypre Palatin
10/10(1)
ChypreLeathery
Luxe chypre: plum, leather, resin
Sample from €9
€23575ml
Sãlum
Salty Tiarè
7.1/10(7)
FloralAquatic
Tropical Salty Floral
Sample from €9
€14550ml
Premium
Borntostandout
Black Mango
9.8/10(4)
FruityLeathery
Dark, smoky mango leather.
Sample unavailable
€28550ml
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Toskovat
Last Birthday Cake
8.3/10(22)
GourmandBoozy
Boozy, Sweet Cake Memory
Sample unavailable
€19560ml
Sora Dora
Lü Bu
7.3/10(3)
SpicyWoody
Spicy, Metallic Warrior
Sample from €9
€20050ml
Anfas
Rahaba
8/10(7)
GourmandFruity
Lush pineapple meets creamy warmth.
Sample from €9
€24575ml
Filippo Sorcinelli
Lascia ch'io pianga
8.8/10(4)
FloralGreen
Tuberose blooms in spring breeze.
Sample from €9
€220100ml