Ambroxan
Ambroxan is a synthetic molecule first isolated from ambergris in 1950 · clean, slightly woody-musky, intensely radiant. It powers the entire modern "skin scent" category from Molecule 02 to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
About Ambroxan
Ambroxan was developed by Firmenich as a synthetic recreation of the most aromatic compound in ambergris (a rare grey waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales). The molecule is exceptionally radiant · it projects strongly while remaining clean and quietly sophisticated, rather than loud. It anchors Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 (a fragrance built around ambroxan alone), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Dior Sauvage, and most modern "skin-clean" luxury compositions. Ambroxan has been called "the molecule of the 2010s" · it features in roughly 60% of major fragrance launches since 2015.
Featured in 2 The Fragrance World perfumes
Common questions about Ambroxan
- What does Ambroxan smell like?
- Ambroxan is a synthetic molecule first isolated from ambergris in 1950 · clean, slightly woody-musky, intensely radiant. It powers the entire modern "skin scent" category from Molecule 02 to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
- Where does Ambroxan come from?
- Synthetic molecule (developed by Firmenich, 1950)
- Is Ambroxan a top, heart, or base note?
- Base
- Which TFW fragrances feature Ambroxan?
- 2 TFW fragrances currently feature Ambroxan. See the list on this page for the full set.