Having the qualities of balsam; containing, or resembling, balsam; soft; mitigative; soothing; restorative.
Soft or hard plant or tree resins composed of aromatic acids and oils. These are typically used as stimulating dressings and aromatic expectorants and diuretics. This term is also applied loosely to many plants that may not exude resins but which have a soothing, pitchy scent. Examples: Balsam Poplar, Eriodictyon.
oily or resinous healing agent
of or relating to or containing balsam; "a balsamic fragrance"
A soothing substance having the qualities of a balsam.
Soothes and softens phlegm.
A healing or soothing agent.
A healing and soothing resin of a tree e.g. myrrh.
Healing or soothing to inflamed parts Balm of Gilead, Poplar Buds
healing, soothing, loosens phlegm
Healing, soothing and softening phlegm.
is a fragrance impression that can be described as sweet, soft and warm. Basically, balsamic notes result from the use of balsams and resins in perfume compositions. The Oriental perfumes in particular are characterized by balsamic ingredients.
referring to smells reminiscent of sap and resinous wood – pine, cedar, sandalwood etc : especially associated with red wines
Soothing medicine or application having the qualities of balsam
One of 8 aromatic families. Aromas of oil essences or plant essences such as resin or balsam.
Rich, sweet, resinous and warm notes associated with Benzoin, Tolu and Peru balsams. Balsamic notes predominate in the Oriental group of perfumes such as Shalimar, Obsession, Opium, Youth Dew etc.
comes as soothing, balmy, mild, gentle, temperate, tranquil, calm. Never irritant or abrasive.
Balsamic notes are found in some perfumes. They have a warm scent, and are popular in the Oriental group of fragrances, like Shalimar, Opium and Obsession.
