Molecule 02

Ambroxan has a subtle sensual quality with a radiant, long-lasting finish. It is a crystal with a chemical structure identical to ambrox extracted from ambergris. For centuries, ambergris was perhaps the most sought-after ingredient in perfumery. It is a somewhat mysterious substance expelled by the sperm whale, or kachalot, and only develops its delicate scent after a long period of maturation in the ocean. Today, ambergris is rarely found, and the "ambergris" in a modern fragrance will be a laboratory-made equivalent of some of the aroma molecules that make up its scent. By far the finest of these is the nature-identical molecule ambroxan.

Ambergris has always been appreciated for its sophistication as well as its sensuality. This quality is retained in Ambroxan. "It has a fresh, almost mineral quality," says perfumer Geza Schoen, "that lasts until the finish."

Ambroxan was isolated from plant sources in 1950.

Size

• 100ml

Contents 6 fragrances

• AMBROXAN™
• unisex fragrance
• long-lasting
• velvety, woody, subtly sweet aroma