Balsam fir oleoresin

At a glance

A sweet, balsamic oleoresin from balsam fir trees, giving a classic Christmas-tree-like coniferous character It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

One of several trade forms of Balsam catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
85085-34-3
Profile
fresh, woody, earthy
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01