In flavors, resembling the heavy flavor
character of the balsams. Usually present are heavier molecules like heavier
salicylates, heavier cinnamates, heavier cinnamyl esters,
etc.
In fragrances,
it means a combination of vanilla with a woody background. See each of the
separate balsam listings, i.e., Peru Balsam, Labdanum, Olibanum, Balsam Tolu,
etc., also see Balsamic, Flavor Descriptors.