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Ambrette

Ambrette, derived from the seeds of Abelmoschus moschatus (Musk Mallow), is one of perfumery's most treasured natural musk materials — one of the few botanically derived ingredients that produces a genuinely musky, skin-close character without any animal origin. Native to India and tropical Asia, musk mallow seeds have been used in perfumery and medicine for centuries, and the essential oil or absolute extracted from them remains a sought-after ingredient in natural and luxury perfumery to this day. Olfactorily, Ambrette seed oil presents a softly musky character with a distinctly rosy, slightly wine-like quality that sets it apart from synthetic musks. It is warm and intimate rather than sharp or overpowering, with a botanical naturalness that gives compositions a deeply refined, skin-like quality. The faint rosy undertone adds a romantic softness, while its warmth provides an enveloping comfort that feels personal and close to the skin. It is both classic and timeless, evoking the tradition of natural perfumery at its most elegant. In perfumery, natural Ambrette is used as a precious base note in high-quality natural and luxury compositions, prized for its clean musk warmth, fixative properties, and its ability to add a rosy-intimate depth to florals, orientals, and chypres. At Fragrenza, we honor traditional natural materials like Ambrette in fragrance dupes that capture the intimate warmth of luxury natural-inspired perfumes at honest, accessible prices.

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Musk120 Jasmine95 Sandalwood78 Bergamot77 iris61 Patchouli55 Ambrette Musk Mallow52 Vanilla51 Violet44 Vetiver42 Lily of the valley42 cedar41

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As top note

Costa Azzura Tom Ford Eau de Parfum

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Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Parfum

Jungle Eau de Toilette for Men

Le Cri de la Lumière Eau de Parfum

L'Eau de

Blanc Ciel

Pour la Nuit

Preview Tornade Blonde

Ahood Alenezi - Alwouod

El Descanso

Rose d'Isparta

As heart note

Clarins Eau Ressourçante Eau de Toilette

Black Avaritia

Cuir Celeste

Elevator Music EAU DE PARFUM

Luna Rossa Prada Eau de Toilette

Tom Ford White Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Cause I'm Happy

Délire de Voyage - Notre-Dame 15.4.2019

Integrity

Iris Torréfié

Sincere

Varanasi

As base note

Elle YSL Yves Saint Laurent Eau de Parfum

Givenchy L'Ange Noir Eau de Parfum

2 Tanguy Guesnet

Chapter Two

Elixir ESSENCE DE PARFUM

Elixir PARFUM

Equilibre

Gold Collection - Oro

Grandiose Dreams

Infinie Tendresse

Kenneth Cole for Her

Egoïste Chanel Eau de Toilette