Switzerland (a Swiss fragrance house — proprietary captive molecule)
Pyramid
Base
Powerful, woody-ambery, long-lasting. Ambrocenide is a synthetic ambergris-type molecule — a tenacious amber materials available, with a dry, mineral warmth.
Woody-ambery, dry, mineral, with a faint saline quality. More tenacious than Ambroxan, drier than Cetalox. The mineral-warm character carries aged ambergr is — a sense of sea-weathered warmth rather than resinous sweetness. Like a smooth, sun-bleached stone from a tropical beach — warm, mineral, quietly persistent.
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Dry woody-amber, mineral warmth, faint salt
After a few hours
After a few hours
Deeper amber warmth, less mineral, more skin-integrated
After a few days
After a few days
Extremely persistent — warm amber-mineral base endures for days
The Full Story
Ambrocenide is a synthetic amber/ambergr is-type molecule belonging to the family of cetalox/ambroxan analogues. These molecules replicate qualities of natural ambergr is (a rare secreti on of sperm whales) — specifically the warm, woody, mineral, slightly saline character that develops when ambergr is ages in seawater.
The ambergris-replacer family is one of perfumery's most commercially important molecular categories, including Ambroxan (the industry standard), Cetalox, Ambrarome, and various proprietary alternatives. Ambrocenide occupies this space with particular emphasis on tenacity — it is designed to persist on skin and fabric for extended periods.
Natural ambergris (from Physeter macrocephalus) is a valuable natural materials in perfumery — aged specimens can sell for $20-40 per gram. The synthetic alternatives are crucial for both cost and ethical reasons.
In formulation, Ambrocenide provides a powerful, persistent woody-amber base note with mineral-saline undertones.
Natural ambergr is — a reference for molecules like Ambrocenide — forms as a pathological secreti on in about 1% of sperm whales. A piece found in 2021 on a Thai beach weighed 100 kg and was valued at approximately $3.2 milli on.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Fully synthetic — produced via terpene chemistry, typically from sclareol (derived from clary sage, Salvia sclarea) or other terpenoid precursors. No natural source. Part of the ambergris-replacer molecular family.
Molecular Formula
C₁₈H₃₀O₂
CAS Number
117933-89-8
Botanical Name
N/A — synthetic molecule
IFRA Status
No known restrictions
Physical Properties
Odor Strength
Medium
Lasting Power
> 200 hours
Appearance
Pale yellow to dark amber liquid
Boiling Point
340 °C @ 760 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point
> 100 °C
Specific Gravity
0.960–0.980 @ 25 °C
In Perfumery
Ambrocenide is a synthetic ambergris-type base note with notable tenacity. Part of the Ambroxan/Cetalox family of amber-woody molecules. Functions as a long-lasting woody-amber base and fixative. Provides mineral-saline warmth characteristic of ambergris territory. Used in compositions requiring extended longevity and a dry, modern amber character. Excellent fixative properties — anchors volatile top and heart notes.
