• Velvety, musky-amber scent with woody-marine softness
• Long-lasting fixative and base note enhancer
• Excellent performance in both oil- and alcohol-based perfumes
• Adds clean warmth and depth to minimalist and complex formulas
• Commonly used in niche, designer, and “skin-scent” fragrances

Ambroxan is a highly valued aroma chemical in perfumery, known for its smooth, warm, musky-amber scent with a subtle woody and marine undertone. Derived from sclareol (found in clary sage), Ambroxan replicates the luxurious and deep nuances of natural ambergris—making it a sustainable, powerful fixative and base note in modern fragrance design.

Its exceptional longevity, skin affinity, and diffusion make it a backbone in designer perfumes and niche compositions. Ambroxan enhances other notes without overpowering them, adding a clean warmth and a “second-skin” effect. Ideal in woody, musky, marine, and amber accords, it blends seamlessly with ingredients like Iso E Super, Cashmeran, and citrus notes.

INCI Name: Musk Ambrette

CAS Number: 83-66-9

Molecular Formula: C12H16N2O5

Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder

Odor Description: Soft powdery musk, floral, amber, sweet balsamic

Purity: 98%+

Boiling Point: Decomposes

Flash Point: ~170°C

Density: ~1.18 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG (limited in fixed oils — pre-dissolve)

Recommended Usage Level: 0.01%–2% in final perfume concentrate

Category: Nitro Musk Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.1–1.5% in base notes to add elegant musk warmth and long-lasting powdery diffusion.

💡 For timeless powdery musk elegance 🌙🌸, use 0.1–1.5% Musk Ambrette in your attars, roll-ons, or oil mists.

🌼 Blend with rose, jasmine, or heliotropin for floral musks.

🧴 Add to vanillin, coumarin, or sandalwood for classic oriental warmth.

🔄 Pre-dissolve in DPG or alcohol before mixing into oils for even blending.

🪔 Use in traditional attars to boost longevity and create a sensual drydown.

⚠️ Very strong and long-lasting—dose carefully, especially in skin scents.

Q1: What does Musk Ambrette smell like?

It smells powdery, sweet-musky, with hints of floral amber, balsam, and a creamy-soft warmth.

Q2: Is it natural or synthetic?

Musk Ambrette is a synthetic nitro musk, developed to mimic natural musk with luxurious performance and depth.

Q3: Can it be used in oil-based perfumes or attars?

Yes! It’s soluble in DPG and alcohol and should be pre-dissolved before use in oil-based perfumes, solids, and roll-ons.

Q4: What types of perfumes benefit from Musk Ambrette?

Best for orientals, floral musks, powdery perfumes, vintage compositions, and long-lasting attars.

Q5: What blends well with it?

Pairs beautifully with rose, tonka, heliotropin, vanillin, sandalwood, coumarin, and cashmeran.