Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine

Abelmoschus moschatus Medik (synonym: Hibiscus abelmoschus)

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This very Fine Ambrette Seed CO2, in our opinion, presents an intriguing, very complex aromatic profile – intensely rich, sweet, nutty/seed-like, musky-floral, rounded with nuances of Cognac, Clary Sage,

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Selected size SKU:65-015 - Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 15 ml (1/2 oz)

1 ml ( 1/30 oz )
$18.50
2 ml ( 1/15 oz )
$35.75
5 ml ( 1/6 oz )
$75.50
15 ml ( 1/2 oz )
$186.75
30 ml ( 1 oz )
$340.75
59.14 ml ( 2 oz )
$622.25
$18.50
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This very Fine Ambrette Seed Co2, in our opinion, presents an intriguing, very complex aromatic profile – intensely rich, sweet, nutty/seed-like, musky-floral, rounded with nuances of Cognac, Clary Sage, and Tobacco back notes, and underscored with the subtle, sensual character of leather and animalic notes all through the long drydown. It is an extremely tenacious, excellent fixative that improves with age. Amazing!

Ambrette Seed CO2 is a notable aromatic oil extracted from the seeds of Abelmoschus moschatus, the Hibiscus plant, native to the tropics of Asia, Northern Australia and Africa; it is a close relative of okra and now also grows in the tropics of Central and South America. The Latin, abelmoschus, is derived from Arabic and means the 'source of' or 'father of musk'. 

In perfumery applications, Ambrette Seed is an excellent fixative with an exalting effect – in other words, it has a unique way of lifting or enhancing the quality of a perfume.[3] It provides the botanical version of the musk aroma so highly prized in natural/botanical perfumery, as well as a much healthier choice compared to synthetic musks for use in perfume formulas. A little Ambrette Seed CO2 goes a long way and very little is needed in base accords to achieve the desired effect.

1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 59-60.

2 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 193.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 59-60.

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Not floral, eathy and seed-like smell

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It smells seed like, earthy and a bit sour.

Review by Feyza 12/22/2017

sexy fragrance!!

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This material is sexy for my nose of amateur perfumer, smells of musk, animal, sweaty, human skin heated by the sun, with subtle floral nuances is really attractive in any addition of male or female fragrance. Good Eden!!

Review by Juan Manuel 11/2/2017

Incredible

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I've had a sample of this sitting in my lab for quite some time- what a pleasant surprise it was to revisit this incredible material. Smelling this instantly transports me to the spring/summer days here in the pacific northwest. Warm, brisk, clean, with earthy nuances. smells exactly like standing out in the sun on a grass and dirt field as the warm air rolls over your skin. Intoxicating to say the least.

Review by Thomas 3/20/2017

Definitely exalting

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I like what Carlos said about this Ambrette having a "sound," as the dry oil/Japanese peanut quality does not advance into the nose so much as it expands in your head toward your ears. Not to say there isn't a faint musky prickle lingering in the nose, but most of this oil is "felt" elsewhere in the senses--which I can absolutely see building structure in a blend, the way florals might lay like a heap of tent-fabric until some Ambrette opens them up and stretches them taut like tent-poles would do, revealing an elegant design. I also get the faint impression of new carpet being unrolled, I think because of the movement and fuzziness that accompanies the oily/nutty aspect. The dry-down is surprisingly clean, literally like the scent of a handful of foam from fresh sudsy water (yes, dish soap) with trace hints of peanut. Amazing. All in all this is a very impressive oil that is reassuring, homey and structured.

Review by Rebecca 7/7/2016

Simply amazing

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This is not meant to be appreciated by its aroma in itself, but rather like a true natural musk it is, in low dilutions. Very low i must say, 1%-3% is enough to give that musky scent some modern perfumes have, or rather the musky scent as a whole that can make a perfume complete. Do not be fooled by inexperienced and its aroma since like it is stated, this is appreciated in very low dilutions, and I have experienced it myself the magic it gives to a perfume in those low dilutions. I cannot use other words cause it is truly magic. It blends the composition together and makes it a whole, it gives it a sort of tridimensionality, and "sound" for lack of better language. This is why musk is famous* even if it is a vegetable version, you can appreciate the magic. I am so lucky to possess the real thing...

Review by Carlos 11/13/2015

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