Bread in Chestnut
Balsam Bread blends cardamom, chestnut, benzoin, tonka, sandalwood, patchouli, and smoked olibanum into comforting gourmand warmth.
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Discover Balsam Bread, a refined gourmand fragrance that transforms comforting memories into a luxurious olfactory experience. Created by Meabh McCurtin, this scent celebrates the golden richness of balsams, toasted warmth, and creamy woods an edible masterpiece that feels both intimate and sophisticated.
A fragrance inspired by the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread, Balsam Bread blends buttery sandalwood, toasted grains, sweet tonka, and aromatic resins to create a warm and addictive signature.
The fragrance opens with the vibrant freshness of cardamom and rosemary oil, adding a crisp aromatic lift that balances the sweetness from the very first impression.
At the heart, chestnut, bran absolute, benzoin, and smoked olibanum create a deliciously textured accord warm, toasted, nutty, and balsamic with a touch of smoky depth.
The fragrance settles into a smooth base of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli, leaving a creamy, comforting, and elegant trail that feels like a warm embrace.
Why You'll Love It
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A unique gourmand fragrance inspired by the warmth of freshly baked bread.
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Combines creamy woods with rich balsamic sweetness.
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Sandalwood adds a buttery, luxurious texture.
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Tonka bean delivers almond-like warmth and sweetness.
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Smoked olibanum and rosemary add depth and sophistication.
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Perfect for lovers of cozy, artistic, and elevated gourmand fragrances.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Cardamom, Rosemary Oil
Heart Notes: Chestnut, Bran Absolute, Benzoin, Smoked Olibanum
Base Notes: Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Perfumer: Meabh McCurtin
Fragrance Character
Fragrance Family: Gourmand / Balsamic / Woody
Character: Wholesome, Intimate, Delicious, Warm, Addictive
Inspiration
Balsam Bread captures the simple pleasure of comfort transformed into luxury the aroma of toasted grains, creamy woods, sweet resins, and a warm kitchen filled with unforgettable memories.
A fragrance that feels nourishing, elegant, and irresistibly inviting.
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Experience Balsam Bread and discover a fragrance where toasted warmth, creamy sandalwood, sweet balsams, and aromatic spices create a truly comforting gourmand journey.
Scents of Wood
SCENTS OF WOOD IS A JOURNEY INTO THE MAGICAL MYSTERY OF FORESTS AND TREES.
Forests make us fall in love with nature and the universe.
They are an exploration of the senses and Shinrin Yoku, the brand’s Japanese name, is about capturing that feeling, that pull, that attraction. It loosely translates to “Forest Bathing”, a form of walking meditation amongst trees.
L’Âme du Bois, the brand’s French name, means “Soul of Wood”. An evocation of their unique creative process, the tree essences the perfumers select, the barrels in which they age their organic alcohol.
Scents of Wood, the brand’s English name, designates the final output of this labor of love.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.