Note · Musks and ambers
Ambrette seeds
Abelmoschus moschatus
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Ambrette seeds give a rare vegetal musk, soft and slightly pear-like, with facets of wine and flowers. It is one of the few musks of natural origin still in use.
What it brings
A luminous musky sensuality that gives the base a velvety feel.
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Material profile
- Family
- Musks and ambers
- Nature
- Natural material
- Botanical name
- Abelmoschus moschatus
- Origin
- Seeds of a plant related to hibiscus, grown in India, Ecuador and Madagascar.
- How it is obtained
- Steam distillationVolatile solvent extractionSupercritical CO₂ extraction
- On Volute
- 18 fragrances