Note
All 264 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This rare and enigmatic material carries a scent that is often described as warm, sweet, and slightly animalic. Often likened to the depths of the ocean, it has a complex aroma that evokes a sense of depth and richness. The scent profile combines soft, earthy nuances with hints of resin and subtle salinity, creating a warm, comforting feel. In perfumery, it serves as a fixative, helping to anchor other, more volatile notes, allowing them to last longer on the skin. Ambergris is predominantly found in oriental and gourmand fragrance families, where its warm and sweet character can harmonize beautifully with notes of vanilla, spices, and rich woods. It can also enhance florals and citruses, adding a sophisticated depth to such compositions. The use of ambergris in a fragrance often evokes feelings of luxury and opulence, imparting an air of mystery and allure. As a result, it has become a prized ingredient among perfumers, elevating scents to a more captivating level.
264 fragrances · 46 brands · £11.33–£207

This rare and enigmatic material carries a scent that is often described as warm, sweet, and slightly animalic. Often likened to the depths of the ocean, it has a complex aroma that evokes a sense of depth and richness. The scent profile combines soft, earthy nuances with hints of resin and subtle salinity, creating a warm, comforting feel. In perfumery, it serves as a fixative, helping to anchor other, more volatile notes, allowing them to last longer on the skin. Ambergris is predominantly found in oriental and gourmand fragrance families, where its warm and sweet character can harmonize beautifully with notes of vanilla, spices, and rich woods. It can also enhance florals and citruses, adding a sophisticated depth to such compositions. The use of ambergris in a fragrance often evokes feelings of luxury and opulence, imparting an air of mystery and allure. As a result, it has become a prized ingredient among perfumers, elevating scents to a more captivating level.
The top rated options are Lattafa Creative Art (8.9/10), Rasasi Hawas La Mer (8.9/10) and Bujairami Boss Life (8.8/10).
46 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Afnan, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ajmal, Al Aneeq, Al Haramain, Al Wataniah, Alexandria Fragrances and 38 others.
Prices range between £11.33 and £207 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.