Tolu Balsam

At a glance

A balsamic resin tapped from the Myroxylon balsamum tree in Colombia and Venezuela, with a warm, sweet, vanilla-cinnamon character used as a fixative in oriental and amber fragrances.

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Origin

Myroxylon balsamum var. toluense resin, primarily Colombia

Extraction

Solvent extraction

Profile

Sweet, warm, cinnamon-vanilla balsamic scent

IFRA status

Restricted, allergen and sensitization limits under IFRA standards

Cost tier

Medium