Family: Resinous
Pyramid position: Base notes
Intensity: Intense

Gurjum balsam

Gurjum balsam offers a warm, balsamic and slightly woody scent with soft smoky and sweet nuances. Its fragrance feels rich and enveloping, adding depth and smoothness. It brings a subtle resinous warmth and a gentle, grounding character to compositions.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Gurjum balsam contains sesquiterpenes such as gurjunene along with various balsamic compounds. These molecules create its warm, woody and slightly smoky character. They also contribute to its fixative properties and long-lasting effect.

Fragrances with Gurjum balsam

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Baldessarini 0.0

Golden Honey Extrait de Parfum

Oriental Sweet Floral Citrus Gourmand

Xerjoff 0.0

Ether

Citrus Woody Resinous Oriental Fresh

Xerjoff 0.0

Tempest

Citrus Woody Oriental Earthy Resinous

Xerjoff 0.0

Kemi

Woody Animalic Oriental Resinous Leathery

Xerjoff 0.0

Elixir

Resinous Oriental Woody Smoky Earthy

Xerjoff 0.0

Tempest Extract

Citrus Woody Oriental Earthy Resinous

Xerjoff 0.0

ILM

Woody Oriental Resinous Animalic Creamy

Xerjoff 0.0

Malesia

Resinous Oriental Woody Sweet Musk

Xerjoff 0.0

Gao

Oriental Earthy Resinous Woody Spicy

Roberto Ugolini 0.0

Patina Extrait de Parfum

Woody Oriental Resinous Sweet Creamy

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