Musk Ambrette
Musk Ambrette
musky
fixative
base
Musk Ambrette is regarded as the most fruity and floral-friendly of the classic nitro musks, prized for its ability to add softness, warmth, and elegance to floral compositions. Its character is gently sweet, musky, and rounded, allowing it to merge seamlessly with flowers while smoothing and enriching the overall structure of a fragrance.
Historically, Musk Ambrette played a crucial functional role in perfumery. It has an exceptional ability to control, soften, and beautify large doses of coumarin and tonka bean, which led to its widespread use as a foundational material in traditional fougère fragrances, often alongside Musk Xylene. Its balancing power made it a dependable backbone material rather than a mere accent.
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| Origin | India |
| Extraction Method | Formulation |
| Note | Fixative, Base |
| Scent Family | Musky |
| Scent Profile | Diffusive, Clean Musk, Fruity, Fixative |
| Appearance | Transparent, Liquid |
| Suggested Use | Perfumery, Soap Making, Candle Making |
| Cas number | 83-66-9 |
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