Ambrox® Super (Firmenich)
CAS Number: 6790-58-5
Fragrance profile: Elegant, powerful, animalic, warm amber character
Fragrance Group: Ambery
Olfactive family: Ambery – Woody – Musky
Fragrance duration: Very long (> 1 month on scent strip) “A scent that whispers for days.”
Fragrance strength: strong
Recommended dosage: 0.1 – 5%
Purity: ≥ 96%
Appearance: White crystals or powder
Uses: Heart and base note in perfumes, soaps, detergents, candles
Recommended dosage: 0.1–5%
Melting point: around 74–75 °C
Origin: 100% renewable carbon via fermentation (biotech)
Chemical name: Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-
Environmentally friendly alternative to ambergris,
Very stable in a wide range of applications
Iconic fragrance character synonymous with modern amber fragrances
Used in countless designer and niche perfumes as a recognizable base
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Odor Profile
Powerful and refined amber note with warm musky softness and a woody, slightly animalic depth. Elegant, diffusive and long-lasting with no animal origin.
Ambrox® Super defines modern luxury with its radiant woody-amber signature. It unveils with a warm, sensual base, enriched by clean animalic and mineral facets. Powdery nuances add complexity and long-lasting character. A must-have for perfumers seeking depth, diffusion, and longevity in high-end fragrances.
- Heart & base note
- Odor Duration: Very long (> 3 days on blotter)
- Intensity: Strong and diffusive
- Fragrance Family: Modern amber, woody-musky
Recommended Dosage
Application Dosage (%) Fine Fragrance / Eau de Parfum 0.1 – 5% Hair & Body Care 0.2 – 1% Soap / Shower Gel / Detergents 0.2 – 2%
Comparison – Ambrox Variants
Feature Ambrox® Super (Firmenich) Ambrox® DL (Firmenich) Ambrofix® / Ambroxan (Givaudan) Origin Biotechnological (fermentation, 100% renewable) Synthetic (classic chemical synthesis) Biotechnological (fermentation, renewable) Purity Enantiomerically pure (natural laevo form) Racemic mix with ~30% Cachalox™ Enantiomerically pure (natural laevo form) Odor Profile Elegant, animalic, ambery, musky Drier, thinner, less animalic Rich, warm, ambery, slightly softer than Ambrox Super Diffusion Highly diffusive, from top to drydown Good, but less diffusive Highly diffusive and long-lasting Sustainability Biodegradable, low CO₂ footprint Less sustainable, fossil-based Biodegradable, low CO₂ footprint Comparable to Ambrofix®, natural Ambroxan Cetalox®, Ambroxide Ambrox® Super, natural ambergris
IFRA-status – Ambrox® Super
According to the official IFRA Declaration of Conformity (50th Amendment),
Ambrox® Super is not restricted in use within all product categories.This means:
- No IFRA restrictions in categories 1 to 12
- Deemed safe for use in perfumes, cosmetics, household products and more
- When formulating, please consider other ingredients that may be restricted
Related products
Ambergris Dark (PO)
Ambrofix (Givaudan) AC
