Amber and its use in perfumery: aromas and best perfumes

Amber is now a very important part of the perfume industry, as it is widely used as an ingredient for the creation of all kinds of fragrances and is responsible for giving your skin a unique and unforgettable aroma. 

In this article we will tell you in detail what amber is, the types that exist and what their differences are. In addition, we will leave you a list with a selection of the best perfumes made with amber . Irresistible to your nose!

What is amber?

Amber is highly sought after by the world's best perfumers mainly due to its aromatic properties.

There are two types of amber used in perfumery: grey amber and yellow amber . Both, although each with its own scent and personality, are used to make men's and women's perfumes, air fresheners for cars or homes, candles or even soaps so that your clothes are perfumed and smell clean at all times.

Amber in perfumes

What is ambergris? Properties and aromas

Ambergris is a type of mineral material that is formed from the stomach secretion of sperm whales . When this whale expels its vomit, it combines with the salt in seawater and algae. Over time and thanks to the chemical reaction of its compounds, this secretion solidifies while floating in the sea.

Harvested both on beaches and in coastal waters, it is a difficult material to obtain and therefore quite expensive. There is a very similar synthetic version , known as ambroxan, which is mainly used in the manufacture of cheap perfumes .

Ambergris has a strong smell of tobacco, seaweed and the sea , but its value lies in its ability to unite different essences into one, creating a fragrance of greater olfactory intensity. In addition, it is a great fixative that will make your perfume last on your body for a long time.

What is yellow amber? Properties and fragrances

Yellow amber, unlike grey amber, is the result of mixing a type of resin, vanilla and patchouli, resulting in a sweet and slightly dry essence.

It is manufactured from scratch in factories or perfumery workshops because it is a compound, not a natural ingredient. This makes it much more accessible than ambergris, which is why it is more commonly used in perfumes for women and men, scented candles, car air fresheners, etc.

Among its main properties, we highlight that yellow amber is used to balance notes , offsetting acidic and more sober tones with sweet ones. It is also an excellent fixative , since it has resin and vanilla in its formula, which, in addition to providing a distinctive, elegant, sweet and soft touch, is capable of fixing itself even on hard objects such as buttons or jewelry.

Best perfumes with amber

NEROLI PORTOFINO

Launched in 2011, this unisex perfume stands out for having amber base notes, which translates into a perfect balance between its citrus notes and its white floral notes . Neroli Portofino (DIVAIN-560) has top notes of bergamot, mandarin and lemon.

EAU DU SOIR BY SISLEY

Introduced to the world in 1990, this eau de toilette is a symbol of femininity perfect for the classic woman. Eau Du Soir by Sisley (DIVAIN-165) stands out for its fruity essences such as grapefruit and mandarin that are accompanied by woody notes such as oak moss and Virginia juniper.

ALIEN BY THIERRY MUGLER

This perfume is a great choice if you are looking for a white floral scent with notes of jasmine and amber . Alien by Thierry Mugler for women (DIVAIN-091) is intoxicating and is primarily designed for nighttime success.