Family: Amber
Note: Base
Our Concentration: 18%
Below you will find our offerings that allow you to experience the golden amber note in isolation. You can then use it to create your own custom perfume.
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Nomad Kit (March 2025)
What is Golden Amber?
Golden amber, with its radiant and sensual allure, is a cornerstone of perfumery that evokes both timeless elegance and exotic mystery. Known for its rich and multifaceted aroma, golden amber is a blend of warm, resinous, and slightly sweet notes that captivate the senses.
Golden amber is a curated composition in perfumery, inspired by the fossilized resin for which it is named. Our golden amber aroma is a luxurious blend of labdanum, sandalwood, benzoin, frankincense, vanilla, and patchouli, each contributing to its depth and complexity:
Labdanum: Adds a rich, balsamic warmth with hints of leather.
Sandalwood: Infuses a creamy, woody smoothness.
Benzoin: Brings a sweet, resinous character.
Frankincense: Enhances with a smoky, mystical quality.
Vanilla: Lends a comforting sweetness.
Patchouli: Grounds the blend with its earthy, woody richness.
Together, these notes create a golden, enveloping fragrance that is both comforting and sophisticated.
Exoteric Properties
Golden amber is renowned for its calming and mood-enhancing effects. Scientifically, the resins and woods in this blend, such as frankincense and sandalwood, contain compounds that are known to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Benzoin and vanilla contribute to its comforting sweetness, often associated with feelings of warmth and security.
Frankincense, in particular, has been studied for its ability to reduce anxiety and enhance focus. The interplay of these ingredients creates a scent that soothes the mind while invigorating the senses, making golden amber a versatile choice for both personal and ambient fragrances.
Esoteric Properties
In spiritual and energetic contexts, golden amber is often linked to protection, grounding, and transformation. Labdanum and frankincense, long used in rituals and meditation, are believed to cleanse negative energy and enhance spiritual clarity.
The sweet warmth of vanilla and benzoin symbolizes love and emotional healing, while patchouli connects the wearer to the earth’s grounding energy. Golden amber is often seen as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, promoting balance and inner peace.
Chemistry of Golden Amber
The intricate aroma of golden amber is achieved through a symphony of natural and synthetic components:
Cinnamic Acid: Found in benzoin, adds a sweet, balsamic quality.
Incensole Acetate: A key compound in frankincense, linked to calming effects.
Vanillin: The primary molecule in vanilla, contributes to its warm, sweet aroma.
Patchoulol: A major component of patchouli, responsible for its earthy, woody scent.
Santalol: Found in sandalwood, adds a creamy, woody depth.
While natural extracts form the backbone of golden amber, synthetic variants ensure consistency and sustainability in modern perfumery.
Famous Fragrances
Golden amber’s warm and luxurious profile has inspired numerous iconic fragrances. Here are some notable examples:
Women
- Tom Ford Amber Absolute
- Prada Amber
- Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto
Men
- Hermès Ambre Narguilé
- Dior Fahrenheit Absolute
- Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Unisex
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir
- Byredo Black Saffron
- Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli
Golden amber, with its blend of labdanum, sandalwood, benzoin, frankincense, vanilla, and patchouli, is a fragrance note that embodies warmth, depth, and sophistication. Whether cherished for its exoteric ability to comfort and uplift, its esoteric ties to grounding and transformation, or its intricate chemistry, golden amber remains a timeless favorite in perfumery. Its radiant and enveloping presence ensures its enduring appeal in the world of fragrance.
Our Golden Amber fragrance contains the following essential oils & absolutes: Labdanum, Sweet Orange, Frankincense, Patchouli, Bergamot.