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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

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What has replaced ambergris in many perfumes?

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How do you use ambergris in a sentence?

Ambergris is a substance found in the digestive tract of sperm whales.


What part of the whale is used for cosmetics?

ambergrisAns) Whale Blubber is a well known ingredient in lipsticks and Ambergris is known to be used to enhance and lengthen the life of expensive perfumes.


What is the excretoy products of whale?

The excretoy products of whale (or better said of sperm whale) is the ambergris. It is used in the manufacturing of perfumes.


Is Gucci rush perfume kosher for Passover?

All perfumes made from ambergris are NOT kosher any time of the year, because whales are not a kosher animal.


Does ambergris stink?

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.


Is perfume made out of whale vomit?

Whale vomit (technically called Ambergris) was once used as an ingredient in perfumes because of the earthy fragrance it aquires with age. It is rarely used in modern day perfumes and has been replaced by synthetic ingredients that produce the same scent.


Are perfumes poisonous?

Yes. Because perfumes contain chemicals which is harmful to our body which causes us to get side effects.


What is a sentence for ambergris?

The whales were targeted for ambergris.


Does each and every perfume contain alcohol?

all perfumes do not contain alcohol in them. besides there are also perfumes made from natural components like jojoba oil,coconut oil etc


Is some perfume made out of whale poop?

There are some perfumes made of ambergris, which is found in the digestive system of a sperm whale. It is known to produce a sweet smell once it has fermented.


From what animal is ambergis obtained?

The proper spelling is ambergris.It comes from whales for perfumes.