Fir, Balsam Absolute

Customer Reviews for Fir, Balsam Absolute

Isn't this batch smokey a bit? Review by BB

Rating	5

I smell woody and smokey rather than jammy tone. Is this the same one as the sample provided in 10%? Maybe my nose's fault. Still it's a good stuff.

(Posted on 8/6/2023)

heating Review by Justin

Rating	5

Those who are having a difficult time getting this stuff to become easier to use, I recently stumbled upon a very easy method that was recommended by a perfumer doing an instructional video on Youtube. All you do is take your coffeemaker, remove the coffee pot and turn it on. Then just let the hot plate warm up and set the container with the material on top. Give it about 5-6 minutes and it should be mobile enough to use or pour into a separate container for dilution.

(Posted on 2/28/2021)

Amazing! Review by Green Man

Rating	5

I love this one! Reminds me of Christmas candles and holiday wreaths. It's VERY sweet and has great tenacity. Super tricky to work with as it is basically solid, and one of the stickiest absolutes I've ever seen. Takes some time, but diluting with pure 190 proof alcohol to 20% works great, is still super potent, and isn't overly sticky on the skin.

(Posted on 8/23/2020)

Perfct Review by Jolie

Rating	5

I had gotten the 10% dilution of the balsamic fir absolute and absolutely adored it but it is an absolute. So I thought why not try the EO because that would be something more suitable to putting it next to the body. It is absolutely perfect. Much more subtle with all the same qualities of the absolute. Less a food aroma but still surreal , dry down is delicate. I am very happy.

(Posted on 5/7/2019)

Blending Review by Tod

Rating	5

For those that have trouble blending, I gently heated both the balsam and the carrier (FCO) on a hotplate. Poured the balsam into the carrier and shook. Had no problems.

(Posted on 1/28/2019)

Heating and blending Review by Justin

Rating	5

Figured I would add this as well. Don't believe anyone who says they were able to heat this up using a warm water bath. Unless you can get the water up to several hundred degrees for a sustained period of time, this stuff is not going to soften up enough to use in a blend. I know this from experience. I even used a double-boiler method and had the bottle of pure absolute sitting directly over boiling water for over an hour and it did nothing. The only thing that works is to put a few drops of alcohol over the top, shake the bottle and allow it to sit. The top portion of the absolute will almost immediately liquefy enough to use in a blend.

(Posted on 9/30/2017)

Christmas Review by Justin

Rating	4

This is just spectacular! Every time I smell it, I feel like its Christmas time up in the mountains somewhere. By far one of my all time favorite oils. I'm only dinging it one star because this now comes in a pouch instead of a vial, so it's much more difficult to work with.

(Posted on 8/12/2016)

Fantastic lasting fragrance Review by CR

Rating	5

I bought this on a whim. I mixed a dab of it with a sample vial of palo santo and I was in love. Had to order a larger quantity. This combination works wonders for me. I find this blend very calming yet stimulating. An easy bonus, the palo santo eo just melts the stiff balsam fir absolute into it over time. Just add a dab or balsam fir abs., a measure of palo santo eo, and shake the vessel periodically. So far, it plays nicely with my skin so I won't be diluting this. It's too incredible. Thanks Eden!

(Posted on 5/6/2016)

When compared to the essential oil. Review by Cananga odorata

Rating	5

This absolute has the same character of the steam distilled version, but it's free from the harsh notes and is much sweeter, definitely superior. The only disadvantage is that unlike the essential oil, it's very thick like wax and requires preparation before use, but luckily you can try the pre-blended version of this absolute.

(Posted on 4/19/2016)

Excellent! Review by Petra

Rating	5

I am so happy I got a sample of this amazing fir balsam! Thank you. I never knew some forest smell can be so realistic and so lovely. I highly recommend it.

(Posted on 4/9/2016)