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Ambergris is a rare perfume ingredient.
It is already 6 years ago that a huge piece washed up on Texel (83 kg of a dead sperm whale.) The animal undoubtedly suffered from a blockage.
Many people think that ambergris bile is what spits out the sperm whale. However, this does not appear to be true. Amber originates in the intestines of the sperm whale, around undigested bits of cuttlefish that he eats. This does not happen with all sperm whales. Most sperm whales regularly spit out the indigestible pieces of deep sea squid. It is estimated that there are between 500,000 and 2 million sperm whales worldwide, with only 1 in 100 having a deviation. A leak between the stomachs causes the pieces of squid to end up in the gut and is embedded in a mixture of amber and half-digested back shells of the octopuses. A deep sea dive ensures that it is pressed into amber, a lump just as hard as wood. After a period of time the sperm whale pours out the pressed amber and these chunks can be found on the beach. The pieces often float at sea for a long time.
There are of course different shapes, colors and stages, of ambergris. Some pieces are black and still reasonably soft, they have an unpleasant smell! The smell is described as animal, musky, earthy. Depending on how long ambergris has been in the ocean, the smell can vary considerably. Here, too, it differs per person how the smell is received. The older pieces are more dry, harder and are gray / brown, in all kinds of gradations.
One of the properties of ambergris is to bind scents, which is often in the base of a perfume. A scent with a pinch of ambergris in it stays much longer than a scent without amber. Ambergris is therefore still used in the perfume industry and is worth a lot of money. For example, the block that comes from the sperm whale of Texel is estimated at a few tons.
Ambergris should not be confused with Amber (amber).
As a vegetable alternative, the fragrance Labdanum can be used, the resin of the cistus rose also corresponds to the fragrance aspect. Just like Ambrette seed and angelica (Angelica) are used as an alternative to the Ambergris.
Are you going to look for ambergris during your beach holiday?
PROFUMI DEL FORTE – Ambra
Created in 2009 by perfumer Arturetto, in which amber gray is combined with Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and White musk.
TIZIANA TERENZI – Dionisio
Oriental Vanilla fragrance for both men and women. Where ambergris is combined with Musk, Jasmine, Agarwood and Madagascar Vanilla.
Food, drinks and perfumes; Three ingredients for an unforgettable evening. In the restaurant you will be surprised by 7 dishes with 7 matching wines, both inspired by the 7 perfumes.
The chef will receive several perfumes a few weeks in advance, after which he / she will come up with matching dishes. ‘Notes’ from the perfumes serve as inspiration for the dishes. For example, one chef chooses to make certain ingredients into an appetizer and the other can be inspired by the same perfume and turn it into a main course. By exposing ingredients to different senses, you get to know and recognize ingredients better. The perfume dinner clearly shows that the different senses have a big influence on the total experience. Delicately smelling, tasting and enjoying ingredients for a valuable, relaxed evening together.
Meanwhile, several perfume meals have already taken place. Successful evenings, after which guests left the door full of enthusiasm and often with a nice perfume. It offers a nice opportunity for a cooperation between perfumery and (local) restaurant. In collaboration with The Scent Company a selection of perfumes is made, which on that evening are the inspiration for the Chef and the Sommelier.
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Red, Black and White are frequently used colors during Christmas. Color are closely related to emotions and this is also reflected in perfumes. That is why we have made a selection of Red toppers, Black toppers and White toppers. Beautiful perfumes to give as a gift, but also suitable to style your Christmas outfit.
What is your favorite?
RED TOPPERS
Red the color of warmth, passion and romance. A color that is always good during Christmas. Be seduced by RUDIS, PORPORA or NUIT ROUGE.
NOBILE 1942
Rudis | Tough attraction. Dried fruit, combined with Saffron and Leather.
TIZIANA TERENZI
Porpora | The moon in all its glory full and bright not as red as in Italy but with Bulgarian Rose, Clove, Patchouly.
ANTONIO ALESSANDRIA
Nuit Rouge | The night falls and the glow of the volcano lights up; the Black Berry with Rhubarb is supported with Leertonen and Patchouly.
VCANTO
Lucretia | This poison mixer provides a nice combination of Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Cocoa and Coffee for a spicy seductive mixture.
BLACK TOPPERS
Whether it’s a Little black dress or black tie. With these black toppers you are always good.
ANTIQUA FIRENZE
Sogno a Firenze | A floral Aldehyde perfume with Black Pepper, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Presente & Futura | Aromatic with earthy and leather tones, warm and sexy.
AMOUROUD
Old du Jour | One of the most beautiful combinations is Oud with Rose, with a hint of Lily and Plum.
NEJMA
Nejma 7 | An oriental elixir in which Oud is immersed in Gourmand.
WHITE TOPPERS
White, the color of cleanliness, innocence and tenderness. Start Christmas stress free and finish Christmas stress free with the following perfumes;
NOBILE 1942
Malia | This good-natured powerful woman with black currant, pink pepper and tobacco is clear and warm at the same time.
AMOUROUD
White Hinoki | Elegantly refreshing with the Cypres from Japan, clean and powerful at the same time
TIZIANA TERENZI
Cassiopea | Goddess of beauty floating between fruit, chypre and oriental, passion fruit, blackcurrant and fern
