Ambroxan

About this material

Ambroxan is probably the most popular chemical in perfumes today. It has progressed from being dosed at 10% via the classic Fixateur base of Firmenich to being the central wood / amber material in many fragrances. Admired by many perfumers for its warm, musky-amber scent and lasting depth, it was originally developed to mimic the fragrance of natural ambergris, but has since become valued for its stable and powerful diffusion. Ambroxan adds richness, helps with projection, and acts as a strong anchor that lingers on the skin. Its dry amber quality can also enhance or extend other notes in a composition, giving a perfume both lift and persistence without overpowering more delicate ingredients… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 2nd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 716 of 806 formulas. This is structure: it turns up in more than half of modern perfumery.