ORBIS · The World Shopping Atlas
Ambergris — The Treasure of the Sea
Global — Primarily New Zealand, Maldives, Oman
The most precious and mysterious material in perfumery. Ambergris is a substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) to protect against the sharp beaks of squid.
Best for — sperm whale treasure aged by the sea — $50,000/kg, warm oceanic depth, the finest natural fixative.
Sourced globally, primarily from New Zealand, the Maldives, and Oman.
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