Is Ambrox the same as Ambroxan?

Ambrox / Ambroxan: a synthetic compound created as a replacement for natural Ambergris (see); it has a musky-ambery odor. Animalic: refers to animal-derived ingredients such as civet, ambergris, musk, and castoreum. These are usually replaced by synthetics in modern perfumery.

What is Ambrox super?

AMBROX SUPER is highly diffusive and brings a unique amber effect from top note to dry down. Extremely powerful and elegant amber odor with a musky, woody tonality. CAS #: 6790-58-5. AKA NAME: AMBROX SUPER. SYNTHETIC AROMA CHEMICAL.

Is Ambroxan natural?

Ambroxan is naturally present in Ambergris and synthetised from ‘Sclareol’, a molecule naturally extracted from the essence of clary sage. Ambroxan (also known as Ambrox) is a fascinating molecule that has warm woody, leather and spicy facets.

Who makes ambroxan?

Histoires de Parfums
Ambroxan – Histoires de Parfums.

What does Cashmeran smell like?

Also called musk indanone, Cashmeran is a lot of the time referred to as ‘blond woods’ by perfumers because it has a very velvetine and rich quality to it; but it also smells sharp, woody and clean.

What is Ambroxan used for?

In a perfume blend ambroxan extends fleeting ingredients whilst also acting as an olfactive magnifying glass, glazing over top notes and making them shine whilst also rounding out the overall punch of a perfume. Ambroxan has a strong woody-ambery, sweet-earthy, musky odor with a delicate animal tonality.

Do they use whale sperm in perfume?

Perfumers covet a rare kind of whale poop known as ambergris. Though it develops in the intestine of sperm whales, it produces a prized scent used in high-end fragrances. You see, for centuries, perfumers have been using ambergris to enhance their fragrances.

What is Ambrox in perfume?

Cetalox (also loosely known as Ambrox or Ambroxan, though they’re all slightly different molecules—yeah, molecules) is a synthetic ambergris scent (sweet, musky, amber), used in many perfumes as well as laundry detergents.

Why is whale vomit so expensive?

The reason for its high cost is its use in the perfume market, especially to create fragrances like musk. It is believed to be in high demand in countries like Dubai that have a large perfume market. Ancient Egyptians used it as incense. It is also believed to be used in some traditional medicines.

Which alcohol is best for perfume making?

Using Ethanol High-proof, food-grade ethanol is the easiest alcohol to obtain. Vodka or Everclear (a pure 190-proof alcoholic beverage) are often used in perfume making because they’re clear and don’t have a particularly “boozy” odor.

What is Amber smell?

No matter the component scents, amber is a warm, lightly sweet fragrance that usually smells musky and rich, and may also have a hint of powder and/or spice.

What is cashmere in perfume?

In the fragrance world, the word ‘cashmere’ is often used to denote scents that combine rich, warm tones with a soft, powdery base. Don’t dig your nose into a cashmere sweater and expect to be hit with a gentle, sensual fragrance.

Which is the best description of ambrox perfume?

Note: Described by industry as animalic amber. Ambroxan: this one i liked immensely. it is ambery with very soft mellow notes and a hint of wood and even frankincense (?). i think i could wear just that and be happy with this scent. Ambroxan: clean, woody, ambery (?) musk.

What kind of material is ambroxan made out of?

As I wrote last July, Ambroxan is a synthetic material made from Sclariol. It is a strange material in that a solution of it smells stronger than the concentrate. Indeed, some people have difficulty smelling it at all. Those that can, appreciate its subtlety, and its warmth.

Where can I buy ambroxan in crystalline form?

Ambroxan in crystalline form can be bought from perfumersapprentice.com fairly inexpensively (.5oz for $16) it’s easy to dissolve into perfumers alcohol. My dillution doesn’t seem nearly as pleasant as Escentric Molecule’s “molecule 02” But I do not know the dillution they used.

What kind of odor does ambroxan Kao have?

Ambroxane crystals (AMBROXAN KAO) Odor Description: natural whale amber. Sweet, with shades of wood and old paper. Has a long diffusion.