AMBROX® SUPER
Manufacturer: FIRMENICH
INCI Name: Dodeca-hydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran
Synonyms: Ambroxan, Ambroxide, Ambrofix
Origin: Aromatic synthesis
DESCRIPTION
Ambrox® Super is one of the most important molecules in contemporary perfumery, appreciated for its ambery, warm, and slightly woody profile, with a clean, mineral, and highly diffusive signature.
Derived from the olfactory profile of ambergris, it offers a modern, stable, and high-performance result, making it a key ingredient in next-generation fragrances. Compared to other amber molecules, Ambrox® Super stands out for its transparency, elegance, and diffusion power, contributing to a warm, sophisticated “skin scent” effect.
Thanks to its high persistence and versatility, it is used in both fine and artistic perfumery and scented cosmetics, where it provides an enveloping, contemporary dimension.
Also available diluted at 10% in IPM for professional perfumery use.
PERFUMERY
In perfumery, Ambrox® Super is a base note used to build amber, woody, musky, and modern oriental accords. Its warm, mineral profile adds depth, diffusion, and longevity to the fragrance, enhancing its overall structure.
It blends perfectly with Iso E Super, musks, cedarwood, vetiver, aldehydes, and transparent floral notes, helping to create modern, elegant, and highly diffusive compositions.
It is particularly suitable for minimalist, unisex, and “skin scent” fragrances, where it plays a central role in the olfactory signature.
Olfactory family: Ambery
Olfactory pyramid: Base note
COSMETICS
In cosmetics, Ambrox® Super is used as a fragrance ingredient to impart a clean, warm, and long-lasting amber note to formulations. It blends effectively with floral, musky, and woody accords, helping improve fragrance longevity and cohesion within the formula.
It is suitable for creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos, and body care products, where it contributes to creating a modern, well-structured fragrance.
Thanks to its excellent stability, it maintains its olfactory character over time, even in complex bases.
