The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs Text by Mark Wilding, Illustrations by Aurélie Beatley, Hakai In a sparsely furnished office building in the ...

AMBERGRIS is a natural substance that has become lucrative in the world of perfumery. But what is it and what is its value? Here is everything you need to know ...

Many people know that ambergris is a rare substance produced by whales, which is added to perfume. But do you know it needs to age for years in order to become perfume-worthy? Or that it’s filled with ...

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When walking along the beach, some objects might seem unusual because they are neither pebble nor shell nor seaweed. They can be covered with a soft white layer that looks a bit like cotton wool. They ...

Ambergris is often described as one of the world’s strangest natural occurrences. It is produced by sperm whales and has been used for centuries, but for many years its origin remained a mystery.

Whale vomit will lead to a filthy fortune for an 8-year-old English boy after the piece of ambergris he discovered is estimated to be worth more than $60,000. Ambergris is hardened vomit from the ...

AMBERGRIS is a natural substance that has become lucrative in the world of perfumery. Ambrein, an odourless alcohol, is extracted from ambergris and used to make a perfume’s scent last longer. It is ...