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 →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Chemical family
Phenolic resin
CAS number
8024-03-1
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01