The ambrette is a large tropical plant that can grow up to 3.5 metres high. Native to India and the Asian forests, it is often confused with hibiscus. This plant has large and rough leaves with small, bean-shaped seeds. These are dried, then crushed and finally distilled. The result is a solid, waxy paste called ambrette butter. Once treated and washed, this substance releases a powerful essence: ambrette seed absolute. Its fragrance is amber, musky, powdery and reveals animal facets. It is commonly referred to as vegetable musk, because it is often used to reproduce the fragrance of this ingredient of animal origin. It also releases floral and fruity nuances that evoke pear or plum. We fint it generally in oriental or chypre fragrances thanks to its warm and sensual scent.