Amber is a very important part of the perfume industry today, as it is widely used as an ingredient in the creation of all kinds of fragrances and is responsible for giving your skin a unique and unforgettable scent.
In this article we will tell you in detail what amber is, the types that exist and what their differences are. In addition, we leave you a list with a selection of the best perfumes made with amber. Irresistible to your sense of smell!
What is amber?
Amber is highly sought after by the world's best perfumers, mainly thanks to its aromatic properties.
There are two types of amber used in perfumery: ambergris and yellow amber. Both, although each with its own scent and personality, are used to make men's and women's perfumes, car and home air fresheners, candles, and even soaps to keep your clothes fragrant and smelling clean at all times.
Amber in perfumes
What is ambergris? Properties and aromas
Ambergrisis a type of mineral formed from the stomach secretions of sperm whales.When this whale vomits, it combines with the salt in the seawater and algae. Over time, thanks to the chemical reaction of its compounds, this secretion solidifies while floating in the sea.
Collection is carried out both on beaches and in coastal waters, so it is a difficult material to obtain and therefore quite expensive.There is a synthetic version very similar, 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 gray amber, is the result of mixing a type of resin, vanilla, and patchouli resin, resulting in as weet and slightly dry essence.
Its manufacture is carried out from scratch in perfume factories or 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, compensating for acidic and more sober tones with sweet ones. It is also an excellent fixative, as it contains resin and vanilla in its formula, which, in addition to providing a distinctive elegant, sweet, and soft touch, is also able to adhere even to hard objects, such as buttons or jewelry.
PERFUMES WITH AMBER
Gucci by Gucci by Gucci
A blend of seduction and contemporary elegance. A perfume for modern, accomplished, and passionate men who seek to make a splash. Our DIVAIN-328, equivalent of Gucci by Gucci, belonging to the woody chypre olfactory family, it is one of the most famous perfumes for containing amber among its notes. Within its mix of notes, cypress, violet and bergamot also stand out, followed by a heart of tobacco and jasmine, with a base of patchouli, leather, elemi resin and olibanum incense.
LāimmensitĆ© de Louis Vuitton
From the world of amber fragrances, we haveour DIVAIN-324, inspired by LāimmensitĆ© de Louis Vuitton, from the Oriental Spicy olfactory family. A fresh yet warm fragrance with notes that include the warmth of amber, combined with citrus notes such as grapefruit, ginger, and bergamot, a heart of aquatic notes, sage, and rosemary, blended with a base of ambroxan and labdanum.
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Unisex perfume from the Oriental Spicy olfactory family, with an exotic touch. Our DIVAIN-305, equivalent to Oud Wood by Tom Ford, is one of the most sought-after perfumes, with amber being a basic part of its mix of notes, transmitting peace and calm.
Polo Red by Ralph Lauren
Sweet, crisp, and woody blend. The DIVAIN-210, equivalent to Polo Red By Ralph Lauren is an elegant fragrance, but at the same time sporty and casual that contains in its essence the warmth of amber that gives it a touch of mystery and warmth. Aroma that does not go unnoticed and that captivates anyone.
Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone
The DIVAIN-252, inspired by Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone is a unisex perfume enigmatic, sensual, very sophisticated, for daring women and men. Its olfactory notes include raspberry, pomegranate, plum, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose, pink pepper, clove, and incense, while its base notes feature a warm touch of amber, patchouli, and musk. An ideal fragrance for autumn days.
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