amber

Note

base

Family

woody

Type

essential oil

Origin

Himalayan Mountains

Perfumer's Notes

Natural, fossilized amber oil from fossilized tree resin that is millions of years old. The oil comes from a dry distillation process that extracts oil by processing the amber resin over high heat. This complex amber is an excellent fixative that adds depth and longevity to a fragrance.

Blends Well With

vanilla, rose, spices, woods, tonka bean, benzoin, musk

Prominent In

Ambre Sultan (Serge Lutens), Mitsouko (Guerlain), Amber Absolute (Tom Ford), Ambre 411 (Histoires de Parfums), Ambre Narguile (Hermes)