Botanical Name: Pinus Succinefera Fossil, the Baltic peninsula in Kaliningrad.
 
Aromatic Description: Amber essential oil, often regarded more as an essence than a traditional essential oil, is derived from fossilised tree resin—most notably from the extinct Pinus succinifera. While true steam-distilled amber oil is extremely rare, many amber oils available today are blends or resinoids created from fossilised amber or other resinous sources such as Styrax benzoin, Labdanum (Cistus ladanifer), or Vanilla planifolia. These compositions aim to capture the warm, ancient essence of real amber while delivering aromatic and therapeutic effects.
 
The scent of amber essential oil is deep, rich, and resinous, with a smoky, earthy character balanced by soft, sweet or balsamic undertones. It exudes warmth and sensuality, making it a treasured base note in fine perfumery. Emotionally, amber oil is grounding and soothing, offering a profound sense of stability and timelessness. Spiritually, it symbolises warmth, protection, and ancient wisdom, connecting the user with ancestral energies and the grounding force of the earth. Often associated with the root chakra, it promotes feelings of security and strength.
 
Chemically, amber oil compositions can include compounds such as benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, vanillin, phenylpropanoids, and sesquiterpenes. These offer therapeutic effects ranging from emotional calming to skin rejuvenation. Amber oil often helps reduce stress, supports meditation, and promotes a peaceful mental state. It’s known to act as an aphrodisiac, helping to enhance sensuality and intimacy. Skincare can be gently restorative, especially in creams or balms designed to nourish and soothe. Amber essential oil is versatile in application. It is widely used in perfumery as a long-lasting fixative and base note. Massage therapy and personal aromatherapy can be incorporated into blends to achieve grounding and emotionally warming effects. It also lends itself well to spiritual practices such as meditation, energy work, and incense rituals. When used in skincare (properly diluted), it may help with dry or ageing skin due to its mildly regenerative properties.
 
Amber blends beautifully with other warm, woody, and floral oils. Notable companions include Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense, Rose, Vanilla, Myrrh, and Cedarwood. These pairings enhance amber's natural richness while complementing its spiritual and emotional depth. Amber oil continues to captivate, regardless of its form, with its ancient, warm, and emotionally evocative character.
 
Extraction Method: Distillation. Fossilised amber is heated without oxygen, producing an oil or resinous product with aromatic properties.