Find Your Scent: What Does Amberwood Smell Like?

One of the hottest ingredients in the fragrance world right now is spicy, sweet, and altogether luxurious. That’s right, we’re talking about amberwood. As you search for your signature scent, you might come across this fragrance. 

In this guide, we’ll break down what exactly amberwood is, what it smells like, and the Snif scents this warm, earthy fragrance pairs well with. 

What Is Amberwood?

Amberwood is a synthetic fragrance, which means it is created in a lab using chemical compounds. It’s specifically crafted to capture the smells of amber and wood resins. 

Although amber in nature refers to fossilized resin, in perfumery it has traditionally been the name used to describe a blend of ingredients like vanilla, patchouli, benzoin, and labdanum. These smells were combined to mimic the scent of ambergris, a substance produced by sperm whales that is now banned for use in many countries, given that the whales are considered endangered. 

Amberwood recreates the earthy smell of ambergris and adds layers of woody notes to give it even more complexity. 

What Does Amberwood Smell Like?

Now that you know where amberwood comes from, it’s time to take a look at its scent profile. 

Warm and Woody

First and foremost, amberwood has a warm and woody scent. Similar to other woody fragrances such as pine and cedar, this aspect of the amberwood smell makes it a grounded, green scent. 

Subtly Sweet

Amberwood also has a subtly sweet fragrance, which helps distinguish it from other woody notes. The slight smell of vanilla and tonka bean gives amber wood a richness that mellows out some of the sharpness that sometimes characterizes woody scents. 

What Scents Does Amberwood Pair Well With?

You know everything you need to know, which means it’s time to get to the fun part: scent pairings! 

In this section we’ll introduce you to our two favorite fragrances to pair with amberwood: vanilla and musk. 

Vanilla

Combining amber wood with vanilla, one of the most beloved and timeless smells in the world of fragrances, can bring out the sweetness of the wood. To experience the creamy delight of this scent duo, check out Vanilla Vice. 

Featuring ice cream accord, vanilla, jasmine sambac, amber wood, musk, and orcanox, this scent is a mouth-watering take on a summertime classic. 

Musk

Much like amberwood, musk is another subtle fragrance that will leave you wanting more. The fresh, cozy quality of musk is the perfect counterpart to the richness of amberwood. Catch a whiff of these two fragrances in Soda Snob, a cola fragrance that smells as good as the first sip of sweet, crisp soda. 

Your Next Favorite

If you’re looking for a warm, cozy fragrance to add some depth to your fragrance collection, look no further than amberwood. With a mix of earthy and sweet notes, it’s no wonder amberwood is the newest fan favorite. 

Sources:

Fragrances – Overview | Center for Research on Ingredient Safety

Benzoin Resin: An Overview on Its Production Process, Phytochemistry, Traditional Use and Quality Control | NIH

Labdanum Resin from Cistus ladanifer L.: A Natural and Sustainable Ingredient for Skin Care Cosmetics with Relevant Cosmeceutical Bioactivities | NIH 

The Role of Musk and Musk Compounds in the Fragrance Industry | Research Gate