Hydroxyambran
Used in 1 formulas
About this material
Hydroxyambran seems demure at first sniff but it is a wonderful material in the super amber family (though somewhat more woody than ambergris) that is more versatile and longer lasting than most. In fact, Hydroxyambran is so long lasting it works as a fixative for Ambrocenide . It is absolutely synergistic with other amber type materials and is particularly good in combination with Permawood ™, Operanide , Dextro Norlimbanol and Z11 (Ambraketal). Hydroxyambran is a waxy solid at room temperature but it melts easily with a little warmth. Far too few perfumers utilise this very lovely amber wood chemical. It deserves some time in the spotlight. Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution (a series of a… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 953rd most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 1 of 807 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Amber Woodyin 2% of 61 formulas
