For over two centuries, the idea of the amber accord has dominated perfumery, which has little to do with real amber (or its scent). Does this mean that this fossilized resin, in its natural form, is not suitable for perfumes? Not necessarily.
Amber is an ingredient that creates unique confusion in perfumery. Although it appears in the fragrance pyramids of many perfumes, do we really experience it in them? It turns out that authentic amber in perfumes is as niche as it is fascinating.
Apple in the top notes, rose in the heart, and musk and leather in the base… When describing perfumes, discussing them, or trying to imagine their scent, notes come to our aid. In the world of perfumery, notes serve as a universal language of communication between consumers and creators. But do the notes truly correspond to the ingredients contained in the bottle?