Red Amber

Photo Red Amber :: fragrance ingredients

Red Amber in perfumery is not a distinct natural ingredient but rather a term used to describe a certain scent profile. It typically refers to a warm, rich, and deep aroma that is reminiscent of amber, but with a distinctive, often sweeter and spicier, character. The term "Red Amber" is used to evoke a certain olfactory image rather than denote a specific substance. In creating Red Amber accords, perfumers blend various natural and synthetic ingredients. These can include labdanum, a resin from the cistus plant, vanilla for sweetness, and synthetic compounds to add depth and longevity. The exact composition of Red Amber can vary greatly, reflecting the artistic interpretation of the perfumer. Red Amber is primarily used in oriental and woody fragrance families. It is valued for its ability to impart a warm, sensual base to a fragrance, often serving as a foundation upon which other notes are built.

Natural or Synthetic?
Red Amber as a scent in perfumery is typically achieved through a combination of natural and synthetic materials. The term itself does not refer to a single extractable essence but to a scent profile created through a blend of various ingredients.



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Some Statistics on Red Amber



Note distribution of red amber across all fragrances

Percentage of fragrances in our database (2134 Fragrances) that contain red amber