Amber Scents (Amber)
There is some confusion surrounding amber and ambergris. Both create a warm, slightly sweet impression, but amber is now a synthetic note, while ambergris is a byproduct of whales (it is worth noting that they are not harmed in this fascinating process). Amber is a gemstone that fossilized deep underground, but today the amber found in perfumes is a synthetic material derived from notes of labdanum, Benzoin, Vanil, and sometimes tonka. The first use of “amber” as a perfume note appeared in the late 19th century. Today, amber is widely used in Orientali perfumery, where it has earned a category of its own: eastern amber. Amber has a Chayati quality and is warm, even slightly Avkati, so it brings the perfumes it appears in to life with all its wonderful qualities.
