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- Color: Pale Yellow
- Oil Consistency: Medium
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Initial Aroma Strength: Medium
- Scent: Musky, woody, and rich with floral undertones.
Action: Aphrodisiac, antidepressant, analgesic, antispasmodic, nervine, stimulant, carminative, stomachic.
Benefits, Indications: Aches, stiffness, poor blood circulation, cramps, fatigue, low blood pressure, anxiety, depression, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.
Ambrette is a calming, grounding, oil, with it’s real value being in perfumery, or the development of aphrodisiac / unisex / musk blends where it will add deep, provocative, notes without a distinct feminine influence, which is rare in aphrodisiac blends, which are typically quite feminine.
Chemical Constituents: Farnesyl acetate, farnesol, ambrettolide, decyl acetate, dodecyl acetate
Companion Oils: Floral oils, sandalwood, clary sage, cypress, patchouli, citrus oils
Precautions: Avoid use of the oil if it has oxidized. No known contraindications, but care should be taken as with all oils.
Science and Research
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