Ambergris (from whales) and civet oil (from wildcats).
When fresh, it smells like feces. Over time, it develops a less astringent, earthy smell. It was used for centuries as a basis for perfumes.
It is often used in extremely small quantities with tens or hundreds of other flavour and aroma compounds to give a particular brand its signature taste and smell. Ambergris gives a sweet, earthy scent.
The whales were targeted for ambergris.
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Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull gray or blackish color produced in the digestive system of sperm whales which has been regurgitated. Ambergris is known for its use in creating perfume and fragrance much like musk
Ambergris is a natural waste product from whales, and it may be found (rarely) at the tide line on a beach. Have a crack at Ambergris on wikipedia.org.
The rare ambergris was prized for its unique fragrance and historically used in fine perfumes.
There is no set price for ambergris. Depending on the size, it can be worth thousands of dollars.
as a purfume
it is worth plenty money like five millon dollars belive it or not
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