Ambergris, The Rare ‘Whale Vomit’ Used In Perfume
Ambergris is a waxy substance sometimes found in the digestive system of a sperm whale — and it can be worth millions.
Perfumes famously employ ingredients like exotic flowers, delicate oils, and citrus fruits to produce a compelling scent. They also sometimes use a lesser-known ingredient called ambergris.
Though ambergris may conjure up images of something beautiful and soft, it’s something totally different. Commonly referred to as “whale vomit,” ambergris is an intestinal slurry that comes from the guts of sperm whales.
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