Ambergris is found primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and on the coasts of South Africa; Brazil; Madagascar; the East Indies; The Maldives; China; Japan; India; Australia; New Zealand; and the …

Dec 11, 2025 · Ambergris, a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). In Eastern cultures ambergris is used for medicines and potions and as a …

Ambergris is made by sperm whales and has been used by people for centuries. Find out what it is made from, how it ends up in the ocean and whether we still use ambergris in perfumes.

Ambergris is a smooth, waxy and usually round substance that the feces of large sperm whales. It is initially soft and has a terrible smell, but after floating in the ocean for about a decade, it hardens and …

A waxy substance, ambergris was believed to be honeycomb that melted off the shore and molded by the sea. The first indication ambergris came from whales was during the height of whaling in New …

Aug 17, 2025 · When freshly expelled, ambergris is black or dark grey, soft, and has a strong, unpleasant fecal or marine odor. As it ages, it undergoes significant changes in its physical and …

Mar 10, 2025 · The rise of synthetic ambergris (e.g., ambroxan, a chemical compound mimicking the scent of ambergris) has become a key development in the perfume industry, reducing the pressure …