Amber

Amber

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Also Known As

amber musk, Amber Resin, amber-like warmth, ambered skin, Ambermax, Ambers, ambroxide, Black Amber, Caramelized amber, crystal amber, Dark Amber, dry amber, Golden Amber, light amber, Oriental Notes, resinous amber, sheer amber, soft amber, soft ambers, Sweet Amber, warm amber, White Amber

About

Amber is a constructed accord, not a single natural material. It is built from resins such as labdanum and benzoin with vanilla and other sweet balsamic notes. It smells warm, sweet and resinous, with a rich, slightly powdery depth that turns softer and more balsamic over time. It is mostly used as a base note.

Scent Profile

Amber in perfumery refers to a warm, sweet, and resinous accord, featuring nuances of vanilla, labdanum, benzoin. It is characterised by its rich, enveloping, and slightly powdery aroma, which can evoke a sense of depth and sensuality.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~48h lasting

Family Amber · Musk · Leather, Sweet & Gourmand

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Materials That Can Make This Note

Amber is usually an accord, a blend of several materials, such as:

Vanillin vanilla · creamy · chocolate
Ambroxide labdanum · ambergris · cedar

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Allergens perfumes with this note can list: Vanillin, Acetyl Cedrene

A given perfume with this note may use some of these, or something else, and may or may not contain the allergens above.

Origin

Amber as used in fragrances is a constructed accord rather than a single natural material. It is created by blending resins such as labdanum and benzoin with vanilla and other sweet balsamic notes.

Usage in Perfumery

Amber is most commonly used as a base note, providing longevity and warmth to a composition. It blends well with oriental, woody, and floral notes, and is a key component in the amber and oriental fragrance families. Perfumers use it to impart richness and a lasting, comforting trail.