Synthetic

Ammonia

Note Profile

Natural

Scent Profile

Ammonia has a sharp, intensely pungent scent often described as acrid and reminiscent of household cleaners. Its olfactory character is highly volatile, with a piercing, almost metallic edge that dissipates quickly. In trace amounts, it can impart a fleeting, clean brightness to compositions.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 0%

Earthy 25%

Animalic 35%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Ammonia used in perfumery is synthetically produced, typically through the Haber-Bosch process combining nitrogen and hydrogen gases. It is not derived from natural sources for fragrance applications due to its instability and reactivity.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers rarely use ammonia directly in finished fragrances due to its harshness, but it may be present in minute quantities as a technical aid during extraction or to adjust pH. Occasionally, it is referenced in avant-garde or conceptual scents to evoke cleanliness or industrial atmospheres.