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Ambercore

Used in 52 formulas

About this material

Amber Core is a member of the amber family but unlike the most common ones ( Ambrocenide , AmberXTreme, Hydroxyambran and Operanide ) it is far softer and easier to work with. Try it as an alternative to the more common wood chemicals like Cedramber which it is similar to in terms of strength. Previously able to be overdosed massively, it is now under a 1.3% restriction in IFRA 51 which is still rather generous. Amber Core blends beautifully with Operanide, Ambrocenide , florals (particularly light ones like Muguet and Lilac), and wood chemicals like Orbitone® T and Iso E Super . It is an excellent blender and is especially good at linking woods, amber and citrus materials. Amber Core featur… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

0.04%
Min
4.58%
Average
35.2%
Max

The 186th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 52 of 807 formulas. Used when a specific effect is wanted, not out of habit.

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  • Amber CoreSame molecule, another trade namein 0 formulas