Some amber-woody fragrances lean sweet and resinous, while others are dry or mineral.

Amber is often an accord family rather than one specific ingredient.

If you enjoy warmth without heavy sweetness, sample the drier interpretations.

Nine useful scent-family terms, explained without confusing descriptive notes with an ingredient list. This guide offers general information and does not establish the ingredients, safety or availability of any unfinished XASIS concept. Use the exact finished-product details when buying or applying fragrance.