Fixamber™ AC (DSM-Firmenich).
A powerful, diffuse amberwood note with nuances of tobacco, vetiver and cedarwood. Fixamber™ is a powerful, synthetic fragrance molecule. It is an “amber-wood” hybrid praised for its fixing properties and modern, transparent character.
CAS: 0144020-22-4
IFRA: no specific restrictions as pure substance in most recent amendments (up to v51)
Appearance: A colorless to pale yellow liquid. Low viscosity. Very stable in alcohol and perfume concentrates.
Use: Used as a base note in fine perfumery (men’s and unisex fragrances), as well as in functional products such as shampoos and shower gels.

1st Class Quality Products
All fragrances are selected with care
Delivery from stock
We supply everything from our own stock, unless otherwise stated on the product itself.
Modern amberwood molecule with extreme fixation and transparency
Fixamber™ is a powerful, synthetic amberwood molecule developed by DSM-Firmenich.
It is known for its tremendous diffusion, transparency and long-lasting fixing effect.Widely used in niche and designer perfumes for volume, warmth and elegance.
IFF carries this fragrance under the name Trimofix O; Fixamber is often perceived as brighter and more transparent.
Fragrance profile
- Top: dry amber elevator, light smoke, minerality
- Heart: diffuse wood notes, dry tobacco, vetiver earth, subtle cedar
- Base: long-lasting amber-wood mass, soft musk warmth, resin depth, transparent volume
Fixamber™ is described as a “bright, modern amber” – without the heaviness of classic labdanum.
Use in perfumery
- Base note for modern amber-wood textures
- Ideal for men’s and unisex fragrances
- Combines perfectly with vetiver, cedar, tobacco, musk and resins
- Enhances diffusion and fixation
Dosage :
- 0.02-0.5% in subtle formulations
- Up to 5% in powerful wood/amber compositions
- Substantive up to 400 hours on a blotter
Trivia
- Isomer of Vertofix, but more diffuse and ambery
- Produced via sustainable “green synthesis”
- Very stable in soap, shampoo and functional bases
- Commonly used in modern niche perfumery
Combines well with
- Wood: Sylvamber™, Cedar, Clearwood®, Patchouli
- Amber/Musk: Ambrox Super, Cashmeran, Cetalox
- Spices: cardamom, pink pepper
