Peru Balsam

Resins & Balsams note · 8 fragrances

Peru Balsam is a resins & balsams note that appears in 8 fragrances in the Codex, most often in the base. The earliest documented use here is 1947 and the most recent is 2023. It most frequently appears alongside Rose, Benzoin, Vanilla. Fragrances built on this note cluster mainly in the amber & resinous family.

8Perfumes

6Houses

1947–2023Years

75Accords

Fragrances with Peru Balsam

Top notes (1)

Burberry — Amber Heath 2017

Heart notes (0)

Base notes (7)

Francesca Bianchi — Encounter 2023
Francesca Bianchi — Encounters 2023
Tom Ford — Lost Cherry 2018
Maison Margiela — By the Fireplace 2015
Guerlain — Nahéma 1979
Guerlain — Chamade 1969
Balenciaga — Le Dix 1947

Often paired with

Rose 6Benzoin 6Vanilla 6Sandalwood 6Bergamot 5Jasmine 4Vetiver 4Lilac 3Lily-Of-The-Valley 3Cloves 3Amber 3Tonka Bean 3Cinnamon 3Patchouli 3Coriander 3Ambergris 3

Scent families that use it most

Amber & Resinous

3 perfumes

Citrus & Fresh

2 perfumes

Floral

1 perfumes

Woody

1 perfumes

Fruity

1 perfumes

Houses that use it most

Guerlain

2 perfumes

Francesca Bianchi

2 perfumes

Maison Margiela

1 perfumes

Tom Ford

1 perfumes

Balenciaga

1 perfumes

Burberry

1 perfumes