WHAT IS AMBERGRIS? THE RARE PERFUME INGREDIENT EXPLAINED
Jul 14 2025 Muhammed Saifulla Fragrance Ingredients Introduction Hello everyone. Every day we talk about perfume and other things but we don't talk about a specified ingredient of perfumery before, right? So today I am here to discuss with you the rare perfume ingredient in the world, that is ambergris. In this blog, we’ll explore ambergris, a rare and mysterious substance that has fascinated perfumers and royalty for centuries. Learn what it is, how it's used in fragrance, and why it's so expensive. What Is Ambergris? Ambergris is a fascinating and rare waxy substance that comes from the digestive system of sperm whales. Often referred to as "floating gold," it forms when the whale’s stomach lining protects itself from sharp, indigestible items like squid beaks. Over time, this material is expelled and drifts in the ocean, sometimes aging for years before it eventually washes up on shore. How Ambergris Is Used in Perfumery In the world of perfumery namely nich...