WHITE AMBERGRIS is regarded as the highest grade, making it the most expensive. It possesses the most well-rounded, delicately soft, sweet, marine scent (a different league from its brown/grey and black counterparts). Just as a well-aged red wine reaches its maximum potential when left to mature, ambergris which has been left (unfound) to 'cure' for many years will often present itself as a dusty bright white piece.

BROWN/GREY AMBERGRIS is the most versatile of the 3 grades when it comes to all-round use. Perfect for a first-time perfumer as it can possess many of the qualities valuable in both black and white ambergris. We would recommend brown ambergris if you are less familiar with this material and are just starting out. Brown ambergris is distinct for its woodier, tobacco notes.

DARK AMBERGRIS is regarded as the lowest grade. Dark ambergris can be useful if someone is looking to experiment, to see if its qualities could work in the formulating of a product (perfume, aromatherapy oil etc). Black ambergris is renowned for its pungent strong smell - which is much more faecal than brown or white ambergris; this is it in its most primitive form and can sometime be soft in texture.

STORAGE

We recommend storing ambergris in a dry environment at room temperature and away from direct sunlight or moisture. The piece/s should be kept in a safe place where it/they can 'breathe' and will be protected from any kind of impact or compression; a wooden box is perfect.

All ambergris sold by Ambergris Connect Limited has been ethically sourced and collected from beaches.

*THE PRICES DISPLAYED ON THIS PAGE REPRESENT OUR RETAIL SAMPLE COSTS, NOT OUR BUYING COSTS*