Orcanox™
Orcanox™
Synonyms: Ambroxan, Ambrox, Ambrox Super, Ambroxide
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Orcanox™ from V. MANE Fils is a new form of Ambroxan taking the perfume world by storm. It is chemically the same as Ambrofix™ of Givaudan (a higher quality version of Firmenich's Ambrox Super). But Orcanox is special…
Orcanox is a rare treasure that has been hitherto impossible to obtain in small quantities. It has an olfactory profile that is richer and more complex than regular ambroxan and it is more diffusive than our go-to quality.
Orcanox has a modernising undercurrent of sweetness and a unique character that makes it a clear standout when compared to the common types from the last decade.
Featured in The Ghost in the Shell (2021) and Sous Le Pont Mirabeau (2023) by Etat Libre d'Orange, Bella (2021) by Baldessarini and Smoking Hot (2023) by Kilian.
NOTE: Ambrofix, ambroxan, Ambrox®, Ambrox Super, and ambroxide are synonyms. They are simply different trade names for the same chemical though produced through different processes.
Fraterworks® is strictly a reseller of this product and is neither an agent nor official distributor for Mane.
Average Use: 0.1% in a perfume compound
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Longevity: Lasts > 1 month on a smelling strip
General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 100%
IFRA 49: 100%
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Understanding Ambrox
Since first appearing as captive ”super ambrox“ (not to be confused with ambrox super) in the famed Fixateur 404 base of Firmenich, ambroxan has enthralled perfumers and perfume enthusiasts alike. While once it was used in trace amounts to mimic the effects of natural ambergris (of which ambroxan naturally forms a key part) it is now found commonly in doses up to and beyond 10% of a fragrance. Sadly Firmenich has removed super ambrox from the market entirely by replacing Fixateur 404 with Fixateur 505, a 10% dilution of Cetalox. For those looking for the power and radiance of original Fixateur 404, we offer Ambrexol™.
“Starting from sclareol obbained from clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil, Stoll and Hinder first synthesized Ambrox (Firmenich) as dodecahydrotrimethyl naphtho furan This synthesis was reported in 1950.
Mookherjee and Patel first isolated Ambrox from tincture of ambergris, revealing their findings in 1977.
Other perfume houses began to produce this furan chemical compound, some using novel fermentation prpcesses. It is now known under various trade names, such as Ambroxan (Henkel), Amberlyn (Quest)[, Ambrofix (Givaudan)] and Amberiff (IFF), to name but a few.
Sensory evaluation of the enantiomers of Ambrox showed that the (+)-enantiomer has a dominant woody note and the (–)-enantiomer has a warm musky animal note.
In 1987, Ambrox was synthesized from non-natural sources, and a few later Ambrox DL Coeur was introduced as a closest version of Ambrox. Ambrox DL (a mixture of [70%] isomers of dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl naphtho 2-1-b furan [and 30% captive cachalox]) is a white solid of a powerful amber note with a suggestion of woodiness. It is more diffusive than Ambrox, but less rich in dry-out.”
D. P. Anonis. Amber Notes In Perfume, Perfumer & Flavorist vol. 20, January/February 1995, Carol Stream: Allured Publishing Corporation, 1995.
Demonstration Formulas
Fraterworks demonstration formulas give you real-world examples of how our products are used. See the complete index.
Royal Vetyver — A Woody Cologne
Adr_oit — A Fruity Musk Fragrance
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Customer Reviews
This is by far is the most stunning scent. I have used this to create deep florals, rich woody scents, and fresh velvety colognes that are turning heads everywhere I go... when used in the correct amounts with your favorite middle, and base notes it blends to create something beyond expectations or your imagination. I'll put it this way. My signature and favorite cologne for last 35 years is Polo green... with this ingredient (and a few other gems from fraterworks) I do think after 35 years I have created and found my new favorite scent. I always add ocanox last, to judge the before and the progression after... and without orcanox added to the mix the scent would have been OK.. not attention grabbing, but good... like a nice body wash scent... then I added orcanox and little by little it enhanced every aroma chemical ten fold... maybe it's my imagination but it seems to unlock the true abilities of other aroma chemicals.. no need to overdose either... you can and you'll be tempted... but resist and allow it to create magic. It's a must have...
I have been using Ambroxide and Ambrox Super in my perfumes, but since I tried Orcanox, it has become my favorite material for its scent and longevity.
To put it quickly and clearly, orcanox has a more creamy and synthetic tang to it than I expected. None the less it improved all my fragrances with better longevity and performance.
Bought it to bolster a fresh, powdery rose composition. And it serves just as I want it to. Orcanox feels like it is marinated with rose water right off the container. I have used regular Ambroxan, Ambroxan super which have laundry detergent like aspect to them. But orcanox smells more rounded with rosy facets. No doubt that It is the best for rose compositions
My absolute favorite amber material
General Disclaimer
(a) Vegan labelling: Where the word “vegan” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any animal products to products marked vegan. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used animal additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked vegan “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.
(b) Natural labelling: Where the word “natural” is used in relation to our products, that indicates that we have not added any synthetic additives to products marked natural. We do not verify whether any third-party supplier has used synthetic additives prior to supplying a product to us. We provide products marked natural “as is” and make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of that claim.
(c) Documentation: We provide the information contained in each document you obtain from us (including but not limited to SDS, IFRA certificate, COA, TDS, EU Allergens, and any other regulatory document) “as is” and make no representation as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to a document you obtain from us. You purchase and use a document or documents at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of a document you obtain from us is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a document you obtain from us.
(d) Demonstration formulas: Demonstration formulas are provided as a guide only. We provide no warranties or guarantees in relation to the formula. You access and use the formula at your own risk. Any implied conditions or warranties are excluded and, to the extent that they cannot be excluded, any liability we have to you or any other person or entity in respect of the formula is limited to NZD0.01 (one cent). You indemnify us against any loss we suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of your use of a formula.
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Regulations
DisclaimerAll of our products are compliant with EU 1223/2009 and the NZCPGS. None of our bases contain prohibited materials and regulatory compliance is possible depending on usage.
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IFRA Conformity
All of our bases can be used in products requiring conformity with the latest IFRA standards. Check the use levels under the Usage Restrictions section above.
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Nitro Musks
Some of our products may contain small amounts of EU and IFRA compliant musk ketone. We never use musk xylene, musk ambrette or any other prohibited materials.
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