Ambroxan

At a glance

Ambroxan is a synthetic amber material derived from clary sage sclareol, developed as a sustainable, whale-free substitute for ambergris.

Origin

Synthesized in laboratories from sclareol, a compound found in clary sage

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Profile

Dry, ambery, woody-musky scent with a diffusive skin-like quality

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Medium