What does copaiba balsam smell like in perfume? Copaiba balsam smells soft, woody and balsamic, with a light, peppery warmth. It is gentle and rounding, used to smooth and fix a fragrance.
| Botanical name | Copaifera officinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Oleoresin from the trunk |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Note | Base |
| Scent family | Woods & Resins |
| Odour | Soft, woody and balsamic, with a light, peppery warmth |
| Perfume uses | Woody, amber and floral blends |
| Key molecules | β-caryophyllene, α-copaene, α-humulene |
| Odour impact | Low |
| Odour life on a strip | Long: a day or more |
| Found in | Rose Rondeaux |
Used within IFRA limits. Impact and odour life are our own studio guide, judged on a smelling strip.
What Is Copaiba Balsam?
Copaiba is an oleoresin tapped from Copaifera trees in the Amazon rainforest. It is collected by drilling into the trunk, without felling the tree.
What Does Copaiba Balsam Smell Like?
Here is how strongly each facet of copaiba balsam comes through, from our own smelling-strip notes.
Woody
Soft, warm wood.
Balsamic
Gentle, resinous sweetness.
Peppery
A light, spicy note.
Warm
A soft, rounding glow.
How Perfumers Use Copaiba Balsam
Perfumers use copaiba as a soft fixative and blender, smoothing transitions between notes. It pairs well with rose, woods and resins.
Sustainably tapped
Copaiba is collected by tapping living trees, much like maple syrup, so the rainforest trees continue to grow.
Smell Copaiba Balsam in Prosody London Perfumes
For copaiba balsam at its most expressive, try Rose Rondeaux. Copaiba balsam softens a deep base of labdanum, patchouli and sandalwood.
Rose RondeauxWhat Blends Well With Copaiba Balsam?
Questions About Copaiba Balsam
Is copaiba strong?
No, it is soft and rounding.
Does copaiba last long?
Yes, it is a base note.
What pairs with copaiba?
Rose, woods, labdanum and patchouli.
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