Musk

Ambrettolide

Note Profile

Natural 51 perfumes

About

Ambrettolide has a soft, musky aroma with delicate nuances of fruit and floral undertones. It is prized in perfumery for imparting a warm, sensual, and naturalistic musk character, often described as clean and slightly creamy. This note is used to add depth and longevity to fragrances, especially in modern musk compositions.

Scent Profile

Ambrettolide has a soft, musky scent with subtle fruity and floral facets, often likened to pear or iris. Its aroma is clean, slightly creamy, and enveloping, with a natural warmth that becomes more pronounced as it dries down. The musk character is refined and lacks the animalic harshness of some traditional musks.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeBase · ~248h lasting

Origin

Ambrettolide is a macrocyclic musk compound originally identified in ambrette seed oil but is produced today via chemical synthesis, typically from renewable plant-based feedstocks. It is valued for being biodegradable and for its absence of animal-derived components.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use ambrettolide primarily as a base note to impart lasting muskiness and enhance the diffusion of a fragrance. It blends well with florals, woods, and fruits, and is often used to modernise musk accords or provide a naturalistic softness in both feminine and unisex compositions.