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Amber

Resinous and warm, the classic perfumery base note.

Spicy & Warm Base Note 10ml Pure Essential Oil
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The character

What Amber actually smells like

Amber isn't a single botanical extract — it's a composed accord, engineered to recreate the warm, resinous quality perfumers have relied on as a base note for centuries. No tree produces "amber" as a single ingredient; it's built from a blend, and that's exactly what gives it such broad, dependable warmth.

That versatility is why it's suited to "any room, evenings" more than a specific space — a reliable base to build an evening blend around.

Botanical name
Proprietary fragrance blend
Plant part
Fragrance blend
Extraction method
Aroma compounding
Best suited to
Any room, evenings
Why people reach for it

The traditional benefits of Amber

Warmth & circulation

  • Traditionally used in aromatherapy to support a feeling of warmth and comfort
  • Associated with easing minor aches after a cold or tiring day
  • Used in massage blends for a warming, grounding effect

Digestive comfort

  • Traditionally associated with easing mild digestive discomfort
  • Used after heavy meals as a settling, grounding scent

General wellbeing

  • Supports a cosy, settled mood in cooler months
  • A traditional choice for festive and gathering seasons
How to use it

Three ways to use Amber

Diffuser

Up to 6 drops (0.2mL) in your mist diffuser's water, used as needed up to 6 times a day. For adults and children 12 and over.

Inhalation

3 drops (0.1mL) on a pillow or tissue — ideal for bedtime, travel, or a quick reset during the day.

Topical, diluted

2 drops into 10mL of carrier oil for massage. Mix fresh and discard any unused portion.

Blends well with

Pair it for a fuller profile

Used responsibly

A note on safety

For external aromatherapy use only — never taken internally. Use with care during pregnancy, ideally in a diffuser rather than on skin, and avoid entirely during the first trimester unless a qualified practitioner advises otherwise. Suitable for diffuser and inhalation use for adults and children 12 and over; for younger children, consult a healthcare professional first. Use with caution around pets, and never apply topically to an animal. Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.

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