Guest guest Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 I usually just lurk, but I just received my first piece of ambergris in the mail and can't help commenting on it! I ordered it from Adrienne of Ambergris Essentials who selected a piece for me that was pale grey and white--mostly sweet in scent (rather than musky or marine.) She thoughtfully included a chip of dark grey ambergris for comparison that was much heavier and marine-smelling. They are both pretty amazing!! While I'm thinking about tincturing the ambergris eventually, I was wondering if anyone out there has any advice on proper storage. Is there any way of storing it that preserves, or even improves its scent? Regards, L. Hi L. How fun for you! I really love ambergris and it's great you got a couple to compare because they really are different. Ambergris will pick up smells so you want to store it away from your other aromatics. Also, my understanding is that you want it to breathe. I keep my solid ambergris wrapped in a piece of paper in a small wooden box on a shelf with my bottles. Elise ------------------------------------ Natural Perfumery is the biggest, friendliest group with fantastic archives, files and links -- like an education, for free, with your best friends! Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 > > Hello everyone, > > I usually just lurk, but I just received my first piece of ambergris in the mail and can't help commenting on it! I ordered it from Adrienne of Ambergris Essentials who selected a piece for me that was pale grey and white--mostly sweet in scent (rather than musky or marine.) She thoughtfully included a chip of dark grey ambergris for comparison that was much heavier and marine-smelling. They are both pretty amazing!! > > While I'm thinking about tincturing the ambergris eventually, I was wondering if anyone out there has any advice on proper storage. Is there any way of storing it that preserves, or even improves its scent? > > Regards, > L. > Hi Just noticed your post and realised that I should have mentioned that you can safely store the raw product in a small cardboard/paper box or paper bag for some time/years. (It is mainly important not to seal or wrap it in plastic.)If you wrap it in a fragment of cotton material; this is also ok. You can make a nice " keepsake " in this way as the material will slowly take up the fragrance of the piece over time. It can be safely kept in a drawer or on a mantel as long as it is kept away from direct heat and strong sun. Best Regards Adrienne Ambergris Essentials Ltd http://ambergristincture.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks to Elise and Adrienne for the advice on storage. I guess it makes sense to let the stuff breathe, since it cures by rolling around in the ocean and sitting on the beach!!! I will *not* be keeping it in plastic!! Regards, L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Thanks to Elise and Adrienne for the advice on storage. I guess it makes sense to let the stuff breathe, since it cures by rolling around in the ocean and sitting on the beach!!! I will *not* be keeping it in plastic!! Regards, L. Good luck with it and enjoy! Elise ------------------------------------ Natural Perfumery is the biggest, friendliest group with fantastic archives, files and links -- like an education, for free, with your best friends! Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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