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.

Origin
Sperm whale digestive secretion, found washed ashore, primarily rare beach finds worldwide
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Profile
Salty, marine, sweetly animalic scent with a warm woody depth
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
High