Note

Egyptian Balsam

Egyptian balsam suggests a warm resin, but the name does not identify a material I can confidently describe. A balsamic interpretation might lend sweet, resinous depth to the base with incense and woods.

In 2 perfumes.

Found in Harmonic Blend and Night in the Desert

Most popular with egyptian balsam

The best-known perfumes carrying it anywhere in the pyramid.

Often paired with

Notes that show up next to egyptian balsam more often than chance would predict.

Too few perfumes to say.

How it reads

Balsamic and sweet above all. Reaches for amber, vanilla and floral far more often than the catalogue as a whole.

  • balsamic
  • sweet
  • amber
  • woody
  • vanilla
  • floral
  • warm spicy
  • smoky