Amber Note

Ambroxan

66 fragrances in our directory are built around it.

What Is Ambroxan?

A synthetic molecule originally derived from ambergris — smooth, woody-amber, slightly musky, and famous for its skin-like radiance. One of the most widely used ingredients in modern perfumery (think Dior Sauvage).

Scent profile
  • Warm
  • Resinous
  • Enveloping

Perfumes With Ambroxan

Ranked by how central ambroxan is to the scent — where it sits in the pyramid and how much of the perfume is built around it. The % is that match — brands don’t publish how much of a note is in the formula.

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