Looking for something a little different? Maybe it’s time for you to try out the best perfume trends for fall 2023: balsamic perfumes. Balsam perfume refers to a fragrance that comes mainly from the resin of the tree and is often used to add sweet, tangy, heavy, spicy and woody notes to a perfume, and is often used to counteract vanilla and amber notes in the composition.
The richness and potency of balsam perfumes make them perfect for cooler weather, so we’ve rounded up all of our favorite perfumes below!
Luxe Balsamic Perfume: Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens
The best way to describe Serge Lutens’ Ambre Sultan is to call it “modern amber,” which pretty much means a fusion of rich, sensual traditional amber that we know and love, combined with something more fun and unusual. This balm fragrance amazes with its gorgeous shades of vanilla, resin, and balm, with a warm finish that’s perfect for cold weather.
Woody, Amber Balsamic:Sensuous by Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder may have a lot of incredible scents, but if you’re looking for a classic fragrance from the brand’s lesser-known colors, there’s no better fragrance than Sensous. This gorgeous woody amber concept is designed to excite sensuality in women of all ages and blurs the lines between balsam, woody and honey perfumes.
The Classic Balsamic Perfume: Shalimar by Guerlain
Go too far and it’s hard to go without breathing in the decadent notes of Guerlain Shalimar at least once. This timeless fragrance was one of the first to bring the scent of balsam to the world. Shalimar begins with a burst of citrus notes that then deepens into an intoxicating, full-bodied aroma with heart and base notes of tonka bean, vanilla, iris, Peruvian balsam and grey amber.
Best Celebrity Balsamic Perfume: Fancy Nights by Jessica Simpson
You’ll be impressed by the amount of time Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Nights stays on the skin, especially considering its budget-friendly price tag. This gorgeous fragrance is definitely a fun-filled fragrance that blends woody, earthy, and patchouli notes with a deeper balsamic touch. Its notes around the world include Egyptian papyrus, Indonesian patchouli, Bulgarian red rose, and nocturnal blooming jasmine.
Best Unisex: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille is one of the sweetest balsam fragrances that perfectly captures the ambiance of a cool autumn night with a glass of whiskey in hand. This decadent fragrance has a sweet and tobacco aroma, with an impressive heart of vanilla and tonka beans and a base of dried fruit and wood.
Trendiest Balsamic Perfume: Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
While there are some trends that we don’t fully agree with, the growing love of Maison Francis Kurkdjian fans for the Baccarat Rouge 540 is definitely something to cheer for. This spicy, amber, woody scent may be a bit extravagant, but its potency means that a bottle can last a long time. Blending rich saffron and jasmine with fir resin, this unique, statement fragrance is perfect for special occasions.
Most Elegant: Roja Elixir by Roja Parfums
Roja Elixir by Roja Parfums is sweet and feminine: a gentle example of a balsamic perfume, but its rich resinous notes are still impressive. Roja Elixir’s fruity, rosy and woody notes make you feel “irresistible, confident and seductive – anything is possible”, and its complex notes do just that. The middle notes are floral, and the base notes are complex woody and resinous.