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Amyris

Amyris is a soft, woody, and slightly balsamic fragrance note with a warm, smooth, and creamy character. It has a subtle sweetness reminiscent of sandalwood, but with a lighter, more delicate profile. The scent is clean, slightly resinous, and has a gentle, comforting warmth.
Origin and Extraction
Amyris, also known as West Indian Sandalwood, is derived from the Amyris balsamifera tree, native to the Caribbean region, particularly Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The essential oil is typically extracted through steam distillation of the wood, producing a pale yellow to light brown oil with a mild, pleasant aroma.
History and Culture
Amyris has been used traditionally in the Caribbean for medicinal purposes and as a source of wood for various applications. In perfumery, it gained popularity as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to sandalwood, which has become increasingly rare and expensive. It has found its place in modern perfumery as an eco-friendly and cost-effective woody note that provides similar olfactory characteristics to more precious woods.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Amyris essential oil contains various chemical components, including sesquiterpenes like elemol and β-caryophyllene. These compounds contribute to its characteristic woody, slightly balsamic scent profile. The molecular structure provides its soft, warm, and slightly sweet aromatic qualities that make it valuable in perfumery.

Fragrances with Amyris

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Product shot of Amalaya by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Amalaya

8.8/10(5)
FloralPowdery

Creamy Floral Dream

Sample from €14

€27560ml
Product shot of Fortis by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fortis

9.7/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Earthy spices, smoky woods.

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Vetiver Moloko by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo

Vetiver Moloko

7.1/10(5)
WoodyLactonic

Creamy Woody Vetiver

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of 17 Rosso by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

17 Rosso

7.5/10(6)
FruityFloral

Peach & rose meet Tuscan spice.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
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Product shot of Turath by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Turath

8.3/10(13)
SpicyWoody

Opulent Oriental Treasure

Sample from €14

€25550ml
Product shot of Elixir d'Amour by Parfums D'Elmar

Parfums D'Elmar

Elixir d'Amour

7.8/10(4)
AmberFloral

A Hypnotic Love Potion

Sample from €9

€25060ml
Product shot of Drunk Lovers by Borntostandout

Borntostandout

Drunk Lovers

8/10(5)
BoozyWoody

Boozy berries and spicy woods.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Bois d'Ambrette by Atelier Materi

Atelier Materi

Bois d'Ambrette

WoodyMusk

Woody Ambrette Musk

Sample from €9

€230100ml
Product shot of Lovebird (Special Edition) by Zoologist

Zoologist

Lovebird (Special Edition)

6.7/10(7)
FruityFougère

Tropical Kiwi & Musky Florals

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Lü Bu by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Lü Bu

7.3/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Spicy, Metallic Warrior

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Sugar Leather by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Sugar Leather

9.8/10(4)
GourmandLeathery

Sweet Spicy Leather

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Chipmunk by Zoologist

Zoologist

Chipmunk

7.6/10(4)
EarthyWoody

Cozy Autumn Woods

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Reliqvia by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Reliqvia

9.1/10(7)
SmokyWoody

Sacred smoke, wooden cathedrals.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Born from Fire by Simone Andreoli

Simone Andreoli

Born from Fire

7/10(1)
GourmandSpicy

Volcanic Sweet Spice

Sample from €9

€150100ml
Product shot of Telegrama by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

Telegrama

PowderySpicy

Powdery spice meets vintage allure.

Sample from €9

€11050ml
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Product shot of Empty Wishes Well by Toskovat

Toskovat

Empty Wishes Well

8.2/10(5)
EarthyGreen

Earthy Petrichor & Metal

Sample unavailable

€19560ml
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Product shot of Burgundy Oud by Atelier Materi

Atelier Materi

Burgundy Oud

9/10(5)
WoodyFruity

Fresh Oud & Blackcurrant

Sample from €14

€24550ml
Product shot of Nut by Aswan

Aswan

Nut

8.6/10(7)
FloralWoody

Celestial floral musk

Sample from €9

€295100ml