Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine


Details

  • Botanical Name: Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. (synonym: Hibiscus abelmoschus)
  • Origin: Peru
  • Process: CO2 Select Extract
  • Plant Part: Seeds
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute.
  • Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative
  • Aroma Families: Musky, Woody
  • Aroma: Intensely rich, sweet, nutty/seed-like, musky-floral, nuances of Cognac, Clary Sage, Tobacco back notes, underscored with subtle, sensual leather and animalic notes; extremely tenacious.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 1 ml 65-33
    $18.50
  2. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 2 ml 65-002
    $35.75
  3. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 5 ml 65-005
    $75.50
  4. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 15 ml (1/2 oz) 65-015
    $186.75
  5. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 30 ml (1 oz) 65-030
    $340.75
  6. Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine 2 oz 65-9
    $622.25
  7. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Fine Ambrette Seed CO2 Select Extract

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, 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.1 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.

For information regarding the attributes of Ambrette Seed, please see:

  • L'Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 357.
  • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 35-6.
  • Aromantics, Valerie Ann Worwood, 1987, p. 25.

For information regarding the use of Ambrette Seed in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Intensely rich, sweet, nutty/seed-like, musky-floral, nuances of Cognac, Clary Sage, Tobacco back notes, underscored with subtle, sensual leather and animalic notes; an extremely tenacious, excellent fixative that improves with age.


Appearance: Pale yellow, transparent, slightly viscous liquid. Product may contain some particulate matter. Please note that this extract is viscous at room temperature and may require special use instructions to blend.


Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends (very small amounts to start with) until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Agarwood, Amyris, Angelica, Anise (Star), Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Bergamot, Boronia, Cardamom, Carrot, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cinnamon, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Hay, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Lotus, Myrrh, Nagarmotha, Neroli, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spruce, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, and in ...[Amber] and floral perfume bases. Ambrette Seed is "known for the ‘exalting’ effect which [it] imparts to perfumes, and for the unique bouquet [it] lends…"2


Safety Considerations: None known.Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


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

Ibid, p. 60.

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


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Customer Reviews for Ambrette Seed CO2 - Fine

Fascinating plant musk. Review by
Rating
5
Ambrette Seed Oil initially has a pleasant, mellow odor reminding me of peanuts, possibly laced with myrrh, tamarind and helichrysum/immortelle. But after a few minutes, the drydown takes on an amazing musk-like quality, smooth like tanned animal-skin, very similar to real deermusk + costus root. The drydown almost reminds me of the synthetic musk, Animalid. Every aspiring perfumer must familairize him/herself with this amazing oil; ambrettolide doesn't even come close to the real thing. Rather expensive stuff, but absolutely worth it.
(Posted on 6/15/2020)
Nutella Review by
Rating
5
The nutty chocolatey smell reminds me of nutella, which I like so that is good. I am not really experienced in blending, but when I added this to a spicy chai/floral blend, intending it as a fixative to make the fleeting chai scent last longer, it had the effect of muting the blend, pulling in the other scents. So that was not successful in my view, but I keep experimenting. Next up is ambrette mixed into a jojoba carrier that is diffused with vanilla.
(Posted on 1/24/2019)
Intial impression Review by
Rating
5
This is my first time ordering from Eden. I have to say I'm very happy. Free samples are worth shopping here online alone. As others have said it has a nutty scent but other things as well damp, earthy good smelling. Can't wait to dilute it down into a fragrance and see how it really works out.
(Posted on 12/6/2018)
in love Review by
Rating
5
I had never smelled ambrette seed prior and it has been the best surprise. I am in love. I agree with the other reviewers, this stuff smells super sexy. A bit got on my fingers when handling the sample and it smelled so hot! In every sense of the word lol. Like musk and what I imagine your skin smells like after laying in a tanning bed, not a natural heat. If youŕe on the fence, I definitely recommend grabbing a sample. You won´t regret it
(Posted on 4/19/2018)
Like Musk Oil Review by
Rating
5
Ambrette seed CO2 smells like a musk oil that I had years ago, from a company that sold incense and perfume oils that you could get at gift shops and New Age stores. Jovan Musk Oil also comes to mind, even though I haven't smelled that in years, so my scent memory may not be correct. There is definitely a 'peanut oil' top note, that may be off putting to some, but I find it disappears with blending, dilution, and drydown, revealing a warm, rich, sweet and very round musk oil type aroma. No animalic notes, funkiness, or mustiness here. I don't get any wine, fruit, clary sage, or tobacco at all either. I really love this essence, and I've never even been a fan of musk! This is incredible in blends and adds a very useful, maybe indispensable, base note. I use it all the time. It is wonderful with just about everything but especially with sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla, frankincense, cinnamon, tobacco, vetiver, and all florals (ylang ylang in particular). I highly recommend this essence for natural perfumers and feel it is a must in their palette. It is in mine!
(Posted on 2/18/2018)
Not floral, eathy and seed-like smell Review by
Rating
3
It smells seed like, earthy and a bit sour.
(Posted on 12/21/2017)
sexy fragrance!! Review by
Rating
5
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!!
(Posted on 11/1/2017)
Incredible Review by
Rating
5
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.
(Posted on 3/19/2017)
Definitely exalting Review by
Rating
5
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.
(Posted on 7/6/2016)
Simply amazing Review by
Rating
5
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...
(Posted on 11/13/2015)
Fine FINE AMBRETTE Review by
Rating
5
Since iv never had clary sage around (before trying this, then I had to know.) I noticed the light green clary grab, the the nutty/seediness
Only to reveal such a lovely musk! Almost made my ears ring with my heart skipping a beat. It forsure brought out a sensual side. It helped with keeping a grounded, yet firm energy boost. Definitely springs one outta bed. The therapy is lovely and actual boosted structure in my nose from previous damage. I guess just stay out of the sun and all will be fine. A pleasure to blend with, for fragrance and healing. That's why I love Eden because they help heal AND smell great. I only bought a sample so I MUST have a bigger size. Plus co2 helps preserve the molecular integrity in line as opposed to steam distilled. I can only encourage everyone to get this precious substance ASAP!
(Posted on 3/22/2015)
Clean, light, & nutty Review by
Rating
5
What I heard about Ambrette (from the reviews on this site among others) are spot on. An overall very light musk that initially has as a blast of a peanut/nutty/seed type smell, then quickly morphs into a very transparent, clean, snuggly, fresh linen type musk. Nothing animalic or funky here. I really don't even smell the tobacco or cognac notes that has been pointed out, but maybe I am partly anosmic to it.

I can imagine that Ambrette would more so serve as a blending effect in fragrances rather than an actual detectable note due to it's transparency. It really is that light.....to my nose at least.

Overall, not the type of musk I expected based on the hype, but a nice note that proves useful, nonetheless. I've long awaited to try it and I'm glad that I finally had the chance!
(Posted on 2/14/2015)
Good stuff. Review by
Rating
5
Definitely the kind of musk note I was searching for. I agree with the "nutty" description wholeheartedly. Definitively musky without the BO parallels.
(Posted on 6/27/2013)
Complex vegan musk Review by
Rating
5
The first impression I had was "liqueur" followed immediately by "nutty." Looking closer, much more comes to the surface. It is rich and complex, with a twist that I can only describe as "oily fruit." For those of you familiar with Asian delicacies, jack fruit and lichee come to mind; both of these pungent fruits have distinct floral notes... [more about ambrette at my blog http://amaravatifragrance.blogspot.com/2012/08/ambrette-seed.html]
(Posted on 2/16/2013)
Highly recommended Review by
Rating
5
The natural musk oil! This one has a top note that is a little fatty and sour, and beyond it is the deep musk that opens up with time. It would be a great foundation for a light base note.
(Posted on 2/14/2013)
Plant Musk Review by
Rating
5
I love the smell of musk but it's hard to come by. This extraction combined with other sensual essential oils fits the bill! and, Eden always has quality oils. The difference between them & some of the bulk wholesalers is night & day!
(Posted on 2/14/2013)