Ambergris

At a glance

Ambergris is a rare, naturally occurring animalic material recovered as beach-washed secretion, now largely replaced in modern perfumery by synthetic ambroxan.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Sperm whale digestive secretion, found washed ashore, primarily rare beach finds worldwide
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
140-58-5
Profile
Salty, marine, sweetly animalic scent with a warm woody depth
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
High
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-16