Resin

Copaiba Balm

Note Profile

Natural 36 perfumes

Also Known As

Copahu Balm

About

A South American resin from Copaifera trees - mild, soft, sweet woody-spicy with excellent fixative properties.

Scent Profile

Copaiba balm has a gentle, sweet woody aroma with soft balsamic and slightly spicy undertones. Its scent is mild and smooth, lacking the sharpness of some other resins, and it develops a subtle warmth as it dries down. The overall impression is understated, providing a creamy, rounded base note.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~100h lasting

Origin

Copaiba balm is a natural oleoresin tapped from the trunks of Copaifera trees native to South America, especially Brazil and Venezuela. The resin is collected by making incisions in the tree bark, then refined for use in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use copaiba balm primarily as a base note and fixative, helping to anchor and prolong more volatile ingredients. It blends well with other resins, woods, spices, and florals, lending smoothness and subtle depth to both oriental and woody compositions.