Tolu, balsam, extract
At a glance
Tolu balsam is the resinous exudate of Myroxylon balsamum trees native to Colombia and Peru, yielding a sweet, vanilla‑cinnamon, balsamic note prized in oriental and gourmand perfumery.
One of several trade forms of Tolu Balsam catalogued here, see the full family →
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