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crystal amber

crystal amber

Featured in 54 perfumes

0
Top Note
1
Heart Note
23
Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

crystal amber

Origins & Sources

crystal amber is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural crystal amber often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The crystal amber note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

crystal amber has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The crystal amber note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the crystal amber note appears most commonly as a base note, suggesting it has deep, foundational qualities that provide long-lasting depth and warmth. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use crystal amber to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside crystal amber.

vanilla

Layer vanilla with crystal amber for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

labdanum

labdanum adds contrast that lets crystal amber shine without overwhelming.

benzoin

Blend crystal amber with benzoin to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

patchouli

patchouli brings lift to crystal amber, making the accord feel more dimensional.

Showing 1-24 of 54 perfumes

As Heart Note

(1)

Core character notes that define the fragrance

As Base Note

(23)

Foundation notes that provide lasting depth

Aerin Tangier Vanille d'Or
Aerin

Tangier Vanille d'Or

2017
oriental
Saffron, Myrrh
Agent Provocateur L'Agent Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum
Agent Provocateur

L'Agent Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum

2011
floral
Bourbon geranium, May rose
Agent Provocateur L'Agent Agent Provocateur Solid Perfume
Agent Provocateur

L'Agent Agent Provocateur Solid Perfume

floral
Bourbon geranium, May rose
Aigner N°1 Platinum
Aigner

N°1 Platinum

2015
spicy
Coriander, Black pepper
Amouage Asana
Amouage

Asana

2005
floral
Apricot blossom, Cyclamen
Anna Sui Secret Wish - Lucky Wish
Anna Sui

Secret Wish - Lucky Wish

2016
citrus
Freesia, Orchid
Armaf Club de Nuit Oud
Armaf

Club de Nuit Oud

2023
floral
Cashmere wood, Freesia
Atkinsons Rose in Wonderland Atkinsons Eau de Parfum
Atkinsons

Rose in Wonderland Atkinsons Eau de Parfum

2014
floral
Rosa centifolia absolute, Geranium
Atkinsons Rose in Wonderland Mystic Essence Atkinsons Concentrated Fragrance
Atkinsons

Rose in Wonderland Mystic Essence Atkinsons Concentrated Fragrance

2019
floral
Rosa centifolia absolute, Geranium
Bath & Body Works Everlasting Magic
Bath & Body Works

Everlasting Magic

2010
floral
Pepper, Ginger
Baug Sons C'est la Beauté - Pink Lady
Baug Sons

C'est la Beauté - Pink Lady

2006
floral
May rose, Saffron
Bella Bellissima Emerald Dorée
Bella Bellissima

Emerald Dorée

2003
floral
Bourbon geranium, May rose
Boadicea the Victorious Ambitious
Boadicea the Victorious

Ambitious

2016
floral
Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose
Boadicea the Victorious Back to Paradise
Boadicea the Victorious

Back to Paradise

2016
floral
Honey, Magnolia
Boadicea the Victorious Violet Sapphire
Boadicea the Victorious

Violet Sapphire

2018
floral
Magnolia, Persian rose
Bois 1920 Oltremare Bois Eau de Parfum
Bois 1920

Oltremare Bois Eau de Parfum

2007
floral
Frangipani, Jasmine
Carven Dans Ma Bulle de Fleurs
Carven

Dans Ma Bulle de Fleurs

2020
fruity
Dragée, Freesia
Comme des Garçons Grace by Grace Coddington
Comme des Garçons

Grace by Grace Coddington

2016
floral
Freesia, Peach blossom
D.S. & Durga Cowgirl Grass
D.S. & Durga

Cowgirl Grass

2024
floral
Jasmine water, Peony
DKNY / Donna Karan DKNY Stories DKNY / Donna Karan Eau de Toilette
DKNY / Donna Karan

DKNY Stories DKNY / Donna Karan Eau de Toilette

2019
floral
Jasmine sambac, May rose
DKNY / Donna Karan Golden Delicious Art
DKNY / Donna Karan

Golden Delicious Art

2013
citrus
Gardenia, Lily of the valley
Des Filles à la Vanille Le diable... au Coeur
Des Filles à la Vanille

Le diable... au Coeur

2003
fruity
Peony, Waterlily
Esteban Cuir
Esteban

Cuir

2007
floral
Frangipani, Jasmine