Spirambrene ,
Used in 13 formulas
About this material
Spirambrene is a woody and elegant amber material with extremely good diffusion. It ranks amongst the very best of the woody chemicals (with Dextro Norlimbanol, Cedroxyde, Orbitone and others). It is rare to find in small traces but really should be part of every perfumer's palette. Perfumery: Techniques in Evolution (a series of articles published in Perfumer and Flavorist magazine) discusses the chemical: “Spirambrene is a nice, strong chemical with a closeness to boisambrene forte, norlimbanol, cedroxyde and cedramber. It is somewhat more seaweed-like than the above and imparts important velvety nuances to woody notes. Again, I believe it is a chemical that has a bright future in our indu… — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 388th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 13 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.
- Aromatic Greenin 20% of 10 formulas
- Oriental Spicyin 14% of 14 formulas
- Aromatic Aquaticin 9% of 11 formulas
- Woody Aquaticin 8% of 12 formulas
- Woody Chyprein 6% of 17 formulas
Appears in

Amber Aoud
Oriental Spicy

V. Pour Homme Oud Noir
Amber Woody

Qatar
Oriental Spicy

Himalaya
Aromatic Fougère

Parfum De La Nuit 2
Oriental

K. Pour Homme
Aromatic Aquatic

Bois Pacifique
Woody Aromatic

K. Homme
Woody Aquatic

Miraceti
Aromatic Green

Enigma Pour Homme
Oriental

Amazingreen
Aromatic Green

Duro
Woody Chypre