Synonyms of balm

balm

noun

ˈbä(l)m 

as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell

the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scent
• fragrance
• fragrancy
• aroma
• perfume
• incense
• attar
• bouquet
• spice
• essence
• redolence
• odor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stench
• stink
• reek
• fetor
• malodor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of balm

This balm-to-oil cleansing balm from RMS Beauty relies on 100 percent organic, cold-centrifugal coconut oil and kakadu plum seed oil (rich in vitamin C) to remove makeup and SPF while nourishing, softening, and imparting a glow on the skin. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm Liv Basche, 16, just wants some lip balm—and Burt’s Bees (in Red Dahlia, a your-lips-but-better pinky nude) will do. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2026

The new Sweet Marshmallow layering balm is a blend of orchid, marshmallow, and musk, according to the brand, while the Fruity Pear layering balm is a blend of pear, lotus blossom, and white wood. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

The New World doesn’t act as a balm for a world out of balance. — David Harris, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026