Amber Oil, Fossilized EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Oleum succini / Anbar
  • Origin: Himalayan Mountains, China
  • Process: Dry Distillation
  • Plant Part: Fossilized Tree Resin / Retinite
  • Cultivation: Not cultivated, Mined
  • Use: Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute.
  • Note in Perfumery: Base Note, Excellent Fixative
  • Aroma Families: Woody, Animalic
  • Aroma: Smoky, resinous, leathery, tar-like, woody-dry notes and hints of pine and balsamic overtones; extremely tenacious. Please see Overview for details.
  • Contraindications: No information found.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Amber Oil, Fossilized 1 ml 60-33
    $12.75
  2. Amber Oil, Fossilized 2 ml 60-002
    $22.50
  3. Amber Oil, Fossilized 5 ml 60-005
    $47.00
  4. Amber Oil, Fossilized 15 ml (1/2 oz) 60-015
    $115.75
  5. Amber Oil, Fossilized 30 ml (1 oz) 60-030
    $209.75
  6. Amber Oil, Fossilized 2 oz 60-9
    $387.00
  7. Amber Oil, Fossilized 4 oz 60-10
    $716.00
  8. Amber Oil, Fossilized 8 oz 60-11
    $1,325.00
  9. Amber Oil, Fossilized 16 oz 60-12
    $2,460.75
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Fossilized Amber Oil

While there are several sources for Amber throughout the world, Eden Botanicals is the sole source in North America for this rare form of Fossilized Amber Oil. Compared to the oil extracted from Baltic Amber, our Fossilized Amber Oil is extracted from 35-million-year-old Himalayan fossilized tree resin.1 Unlike our oils from living plants, there is no essential oil that can be directly obtained from the fossilized resin. Instead, the oil comes from a process called “dry distillation” whereby the Amber resin is processed over high heat until an oily substance is obtained.2

PLEASE NOTE: Unlike the synthetic Amber perfumes that are commonly sold, Fossilized Amber Oil has a completely different aromatic profile. The extraction process yields a dark, viscous oil with smoky, resinous, leathery, tar-like, woody-dry notes and hints of Pine and balsamic overtones. The aroma is not sweet at all and because of this it is not often used as the main note in a perfume unless modified with other aromatic oils. But when used in trace amounts, Fossilized Amber provides unique and interesting nuances in natural perfumes. It dissolves in both 190 proof alcohol and fixed oils and makes an excellent fixative and base note.

For a pre-blended and easy to use dilution of this oil, please see our Amber Oil, Fossilized - 5%.

For information regarding the use of Amber Oil Fossilized in perfumery, please see:


Aromatic Profile: Smoky, resinous, leathery, tar-like, woody-dry notes and hints of pine and balsamic overtones; extremely tenacious.


Appearance: Dark brownish-red, very viscous (molasses-like), transparent liquid; soluble in 190 proof alcohol and fixed oils.


Use: Natural Perfumery, Incense.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. This oil is thick / viscous at room temperature and may require special use instructions to blend. For a pre-blended and easy to use dilution of this oil, please see our Amber Oil, Fossilized - 5%.


Blends well with: Agarwood, Ambrette, Angelica, Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Black Currant Bud, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cinnamon Bark, Cistus, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cocao, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Fir BalsamFrankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Liquidambar (Styrax), MyrrhNagarmotha, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orris, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Seaweed, Spikenard, Spruce, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. “…the richness and depth of this fascinating oil … has incredible tenacity. It evokes in the most perfect olfactory way everything contained in the words, ‘ancient, rare, precious, venerable’.”3


Safety Considerations: No safety information found, thus we recommend that Fossilized Amber Oil be well diluted before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Industry communication.

2 Ibid.

3 Ibid.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

Amber Oil, Fossilized EO

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Customer Reviews for Amber Oil, Fossilized EO

Amber Review by
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4
fossilized note, unique in sense that's it's not similar to the ambery-powedery notes of Labdanum.
(Posted on 11/28/2023)
Mechanic workshop, bulldozer, asphalt rink Review by
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5
Beautiful smell, some kind of old equipment, such as a bulldozer or an asphalt rink, with a note of some very noble wood. Very earthy, dark smell of low frequencies.

(Posted on 11/11/2023)
Best Review by
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5
Bought mine at least 10 yrs ago and it still smells heavenly. Mine is solid but will try to liquefy with alcohol.
(Posted on 1/7/2023)
Earthly Review by
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5
Nice....close to Choya Loban (Indian)....
(Posted on 6/7/2019)
Diluted 50% Review by
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5
I need to add: I diluted it by half with jojoba oil OMG!! Changed it into a mess of smoke and darkness, could stand on its own, a mysterious depth.
(Posted on 5/8/2019)
Get the full strength, not the dilution Review by
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5
This has depth! I kept reading about a Amber and notes and from the dilution that I had bought for before I could not make the connection. Yes it is a long lazy aroma . It will be reminiscent of plastics or gasoline or rather they are reminiscent of it because this came from but they really don’t have anything to do with each other. There are no harsh notes there are no top notes. This starts as an under smell, a base note that is almost indistinguishable from the air we breathe and then it opens up into something low and deep .
(Posted on 5/7/2019)
Great long-lasting Review by
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5
I believe this is what I bought some years ago. I'm ordering just a sample to make sure. If it is the same it is amazing. I've had mine for maybe 10 years and it still is sweet and smoky and very strong. I hope it's the same!
(Posted on 2/5/2019)
Long-lasting and unique Review by
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4
Amber Oil is a truly remarkable and somewhat bizarre scent. A quick clarification: this is actual amber, it does NOT smell like the note that's referred to as "Amber" in perfumery. "Amber" as a note is powdery and balsamic, often made out of vanilla, labdanum, etc. This on the other hand is actual amber which comes from fossilized tree sap and is absolutely nothing like the familiar note.

It lasts forever and right at the start it smells like pine, synthetic leather, a little bit of smoke and a bit like gasoline. It's in-your-face, no subtlety whatsoever. Once things start to fade a bit, the smokey, leathery, piney qualities remain and you can smell it for hours and hours. I have yet to actually use it in a blend because I'm terrified of it, yet it's also awe-inspiring and I think I will be experimenting with it more going forward. This is not a scent to miss.
(Posted on 1/3/2017)
A jurassic journey Review by
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5
I ordered this for my father who is a geologist, I could not resist opening it myself to see what it was like, I soon found myself wishing I had bought two. The smell is very earthy , almost like walking close to the surface of a mountain or going behind a waterfall . It gave me a sense of timelessness and deep wisdom that I hoped would never fade.
I would recommend wearing this oil closer to the head for example on the temples because its very subtle, once you do smell it you will realize that sometimes the more quiet scents say the most.
(Posted on 7/6/2016)
Mastic Review by
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5
I'm sure many who are familiar with it would agree, it smells like mastic. When diluted it reveals that beautiful amber note common in fragrances.
(Posted on 4/20/2016)
Very strong & bold Review by
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5
Oud lovers will fall in love with this oil. Thick viscosity & black. The top note is intense, almost spicy with piney scent. The dry down lingers for hours. Smells woodsy with a leather back ground . Once again if to strong go with the 5 % dilution. Very beautiful oil to have in my collection !!
(Posted on 4/26/2015)
WOW I LOVE IT TOO MUCH Review by
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5
I have already one of amber (1/8) and I think it's important if want to make your fragrance very smooth, woody, and smoky. I like it very much. 10/10

(Posted on 5/6/2013)
amber fossilized oil is the best natural fixative of aroma fileds. Review by
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5
My opinon is that amber fossilized oil is much more preferred because it is joyful, mellow and is rich in fragrance. But Amber oil has an empyreuma petroleum smell.
10ml sandalwood oil is blended with two drops of amber fossilized oil, the pleasant aroma can last longer and never thin out. Amber fossilized oil is the best natural fixative in the aroma field.

(Posted on 3/26/2013)
Amazing Quality Review by
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5
This dark rich amber is amazing. It is smoky, sweet & very smooth. I have not found anything that begins to compare with the quality of this amber. A little goes a LONG way.
(Posted on 3/8/2013)