The Copayer or Copaïbaer is a non-thorny tree native to South America, of the fabaceae family. Called Copaïba by the natives of the Amazon, the latter use the oleoresin exuding from its trunk for the treatment of wounds and ulcers. The oleoresin in question is called copahu balm and contains a large proportion of aromatic molecules. The steam distillation of this resin allows to obtain an essential oil of copahu with the most singular molecular composition since it is 'is the most concentrated essential oil in β-Caryophyllene (up to 88%).

Copahu balm is used in fine perfumery. Its balsamic and woody scents are used to reinforce oriental or woody accords. Its relaxing and earthy fragrance, associated with orange and mandarin, brings balance and harmony.