1747 Yemeni Gold Ambergris

Ambergris, always a rare and precious commodity, was once used in foods and beverages by the aristocratic class—a practice that would be almost unthinkable today given its scarcity and price.

Beyond the many accounts of King Charles II's fondness for ambergris, this spectacular ingredient also occasionally appeared in cookbooks of the time, such as Hannah Glasse's 1747The Art of Cookery, which included a recipe calling for ‘ambergrease,’ among other spices, in hot chocolate. This ancient recipe served as the inspiration for this composition, and as such, the goal was to recreate this long-lost tradition in a semi-realistic style.

Opens with a cocoa powder accord featuring liqueur-like supercritical elderflower extract, layered with undertones of orris pallida resinoid. Dashes of spice and patchouli adorn the heart, chased by a base of Ambrofix laced with a touch of natural ambergris.

Rivendare fragrances are filled by net weight and bottles may not appear completely full. Product arrives in a pouch.

Rivendare is an artisanal perfume house originating from the outback of Australia. Known for crafting fragrances with rare, hard-to-find raw materials and authentic animalics, Rivendare was recognized as a finalist by the Art and Olfaction Awards.