Copahu Balm
Copaiba has a mild woody-balsamic scent with soft resin, spice and a gentle sweetness. Its effect is quieter and less obviously vanilla-like than benzoin.
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It blends stronger woods and resins, supports oud interpretations and helps smooth a composition’s woody base.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural copaiba materials come from tree oleoresin and can be processed into different perfumery products. Copahu is another commercial name associated with this balsamic family.
Related notes to explore
Oud →
Oud ranges from dark, resinous wood to smoky, leathery and animalic impressions
Patchouli →
Patchouli smells earthy, woody and gently camphoraceous, with damp-leaf, balsamic and sometimes cocoa-like facets
Cedar →
Cedar suggests dry wood, pencil shavings and a clean, gently resinous warmth
Benzoin →
Benzoin has a warm, resinous sweetness with vanilla, soft balsamic and gently spicy facets
Material references
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