Amber Xtreme® is one of IFF’s most powerful and modern woody-amber aroma chemicals, designed to deliver maximum diffusion and impact even in small doses. Known for its extreme radiance, it gives your fragrance composition a bold, ambery-woody character with outstanding tenacity. Its strength allows perfumers to create long-lasting, high-projection perfumes while using lower concentrations, making it highly cost-effective.
Amber Xtreme® is perfect for boosting performance in fragrances, providing sharp clarity and volume to woody and ambery notes, and helping your formula stand out with exceptional sillage and persistence.
Properties & Applications:
Odor Profile: Strong woody-amber, dry, powerful, diffusive
Appearance: White Crystals
Usage Level: Recommended 0.1–2% (use sparingly for best balance)
Applications: Fine fragrance, body mists, hair perfumes, home fragrances, fabric fresheners
Amber Xtreme® vs Ambrofix® – Which to Choose?
Feature Amber Xtreme® (IFF) Ambrofix® (Givaudan)
Main Character Explosive woody-amber, dry, crisp Smooth, elegant ambergris, velvety, slightly warm
Strength / Impact 🌟 Very High – projects far even at 0.1–0.2% ⭐⭐ Moderate – subtle, sophisticated, long-lasting
Best For High-projection perfumes, room sprays, fresh/fruity/masculine compositions Premium fine fragrances, niche perfumes, layering base notes
Effect in Perfume Adds loudness, volume, “pushes” fragrance outward Adds depth, smoothness, luxurious diffusion
Cost Efficiency High (very small dose needed) Good (slightly higher % usage needed for effect)