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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

8007-00-9

CAS (all sources)

8007-00-9

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

8007-00-9

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (BALSAM PERU) OIL

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

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INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Balsamic

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Peru Balsam Essential Oil delivers a rich, sweet, vanilla-like warmth with pronounced cinnamic spice, honeyed amber depth, and a gentle powdery-woody drydown that evolves beautifully over hours.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts 400 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Pale gold liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Peru Balsam Essential Oil opens with a remarkably different character than its resinoid sibling—where the resinoid overwhelms with dense vanilla sweetness, the steam-distilled oil whispers amber sophistication. This clear, pale gold liquid captures the ethereal aspects of the crude balsam while leaving behind the heavier, potentially problematic components. The result is a more transparent balsamic note that allows perfumers to build nuanced amber accords without the overwhelming darkness and viscosity of traditional extracts. Use this essential oil at 0.4-2% when you need the characteristic Peru Balsam warmth but require regulatory compliance and formulation flexibility. Unlike the banned crude balsam or rich resinoid, the essential oil offers greater freedom while maintaining exceptional fixative properties. Its lighter character makes it invaluable for modern transparent formulations where the resinoid's dark colour would be problematic—think clear serums, light-coloured creams, or minimalist alcoholic fragrances demanding visual clarity. The practical advantages of Peru Balsam Essential Oil extend beyond compliance into creative territory previously inaccessible with traditional forms. Its reduced vanillin content allows you to control sweetness precisely by adding vanillin or ethyl vanillin to taste, while its cleaner profile integrates seamlessly with delicate florals that might be overwhelmed by the resinoid's intensity. Combine it with benzoin and labdanum for classic amber structures or explore contemporary applications in clean musks and molecular fragrances where its subtle warmth adds natural depth without vintage heaviness. Best Seller eo Locale:Thin oil not resin or absolute

Notes

Peru Balsam Essential Oil opens with a remarkably different character than its resinoid sibling—where the resinoid overwhelms with dense vanilla sweetness, the steam-distilled oil whispers amber sophistication. This clear, pale gold liquid captures the ethereal aspects of the crude balsam while leaving behind the heavier, potentially problematic components. The result is a more transparent balsamic note that allows perfumers to build nuanced amber accords without the overwhelming darkness and viscosity of traditional extracts. Use this essential oil at 0.4-2% when you need the characteristic Peru Balsam warmth but require regulatory compliance and formulation flexibility. Unlike the banned crude balsam or rich resinoid, the essential oil offers greater freedom while maintaining exceptional fixative properties. Its lighter character makes it invaluable for modern transparent formulations where the resinoid's dark colour would be problematic—think clear serums, light-coloured creams, or minimalist alcoholic fragrances demanding visual clarity. The practical advantages of Peru Balsam Essential Oil extend beyond compliance into creative territory previously inaccessible with traditional forms. Its reduced vanillin content allows you to control sweetness precisely by adding vanillin or ethyl vanillin to taste, while its cleaner profile integrates seamlessly with delicate florals that might be overwhelmed by the resinoid's intensity. Combine it with benzoin and labdanum for classic amber structures or explore contemporary applications in clean musks and molecular fragrances where its subtle warmth adds natural depth without vintage heaviness. Best Seller eo Locale:Thin oil not resin or absolute

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

2.5% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Premier fixative in oriental, amber, and gourmand compositions; adds sweet balsamic depth to floral and woody accords.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

0.41% in finished product (Cat. 4)

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/peru-balsam-essential-oil

Peru Balsam Essential Oil

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