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Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum

Tolu Balsam Absolute

Solvent extract · Resin
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Sun-warmed resin, a vanilla-spiced embrace.

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Tolu Balsam Absolute
Tolu Balsam Absolute
€35,60
€35,60

ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Tolu Balsam Absolute
  • Latin name: Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum
  • Extraction: Solvent extract
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Resin
  • Origin of parts: France, South America
  • CAS: 9000-64-0

Features

  • Scent: Sweet, warm, balsamic vanilla with hints of cinnamon, amber and soft floral resin
  • Scent type: Musk and amber
  • Note: Base
  • Color: Deep amber to dark golden brown
  • Viscosity: Very thick, syrupy and slow-pouring

Blends with

Sweet orange, bergamot, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, frankincense, cedarwood, ylang ylang, patchouli, clove

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Soft Vanilla Warmth

    Tolu Balsam wraps a room in honeyed, vanilla-cinnamon warmth. Often used in aromatherapy to promote a deep sense of comfort and quiet pleasure.

  • Grounded Calm

    Its rich, balsamic depth may help support a sense of inner steadiness. A traditional companion for slowing the breath and softening a busy mind.

  • Master Perfumery Fixative

    A prized base note that anchors lighter oils and extends the life of a blend. Adds creamy, ambered body to natural fragrances and solid perfumes.

Product Benefits

Cocooning Atmosphere

Diffused at home, it turns evenings into something tactile — like a cashmere throw for the air.

Sensual Mood Setter

Its sweet, slightly cinnamon-tinged warmth is often used to create intimate, candle-lit moments shared with someone close.

Meditative Anchor

A few drops in a personal inhaler can be a helpful part of a grounding ritual before journaling, breathwork or quiet reflection.

Winter Comfort

Brings a baked, resinous warmth to cold months — pairs beautifully with orange and clove for cozy seasonal diffusing.

Natural Perfume Builder

Indispensable in artisan perfumery for amber, oriental and gourmand accords, lending depth where synthetics often feel flat.

Skin-Softening Ritual

Once safely diluted, it can enrich balms and body oils with a luxurious, slightly powdery sweetness.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Slow Evening Diffusion

🏅 Headline
Turn the last hour of your day into a warm, vanilla-tinted exhale.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- water
- 3 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute
- 2 drops sweet orange
- 1 drop sandalwood

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with water to the line. 2. Add the oils in the order listed. 3. Dim the lights and start the diffuser. 4. Sit, breathe slowly for ten breaths. 5. Run for 30–45 minutes.

💡 Pro tip
Pre-warm the bottle in your palm — Tolu is thick and pours more generously when slightly warm.

🕜 Best time
60–90 minutes before bedtime.

😍 What to expect
A honeyed, slightly cinnamon-vanilla cloud settles over the room. Shoulders drop, conversations soften.

🏅 Headline
A warm balsamic anchor for the wrists when the day feels scattered.

✨ What you need
- 10 ml jojoba oil
- 2 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute
- 1 drop benzoin
- small roller bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour jojoba into the roller bottle. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Cap and roll gently between palms to blend. 4. Apply to inner wrists and behind the ears. 5. Inhale deeply from the wrists three times.

💡 Pro tip
Let the blend rest for 24 hours before first use — Tolu opens up beautifully once macerated.

🕜 Best time
Mid-afternoon slumps or before important conversations.

😍 What to expect
A skin-warm, vanilla-amber sillage that feels like a private signal to slow down.

🏅 Headline
Craft a tiny tin of natural amber perfume with Tolu at its heart.

✨ What you need
- 5 g beeswax pastilles
- 15 ml jojoba oil
- 4 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute
- 3 drops vanilla CO2
- 2 drops bergamot
- 1 drop cedarwood
- small tin

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Melt beeswax and jojoba in a bain-marie. 2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 3. Stir in essential oils quickly. 4. Pour into the tin. 5. Leave to set for two hours before closing.

💡 Pro tip
Stir with a wooden skewer in one direction only — it keeps the texture silky and prevents air pockets.

🕜 Best time
A weekend creative ritual, ideal as a handmade gift.

😍 What to expect
A creamy, ambered solid perfume that warms on the skin into a soft vanilla-resin trail.

BLEND IDEAS

Velvet Hour

Purpose

  • A warming evening diffuser blend for unwinding after dinner.

  • Recipe

3 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute, 2 drops sweet orange, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop clove

Amber Skin Elixir

Purpose

  • A nourishing body oil with a gourmand, skin-warm aura.

  • Recipe

30 ml jojoba oil, 4 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute, 3 drops vanilla, 2 drops bergamot (1.5% dilution)

A Resin Carried Down From Andean Forests

From wounded bark to one of perfumery's most beloved base notes.

- Tapped from the bark of Myroxylon balsamum trees growing wild in Colombia, Venezuela and Central America, where harvesters score the trunk and collect the slow-flowing resin in cloth.

- Named after the port of Santiago de Tolú, it has been traded across oceans since the 16th century, prized in colonial pharmacies, churches and parfumeries.

- The "Extra" grade refers to the highest quality fraction of the absolute — deeper, sweeter, with the unmistakable vanilla-cinnamon-amber signature perfumers chase.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at 1–2% maximum in carrier oil for general skin applications; 0.5–1% for facial blends.

  • Patch test

Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 6; consult a qualified aromatherapist for older children.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless guided by a qualified professional.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; their metabolism cannot process balsamic resins safely.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place; warm gently in the hand before pouring due to high viscosity.

Blend Ideas

Amber Skin Elixir

Purpose

A nourishing body oil with a gourmand, skin-warm aura.

Recipe

30 ml jojoba oil, 4 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute, 3 drops vanilla, 2 drops bergamot (1.5% dilution)

Velvet Hour

Purpose

A warming evening diffuser blend for unwinding after dinner.

Recipe

3 drops Tolu Balsam Absolute, 2 drops sweet orange, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop clove