However, ambergris, which is used in some perfumes, is found in the digestive system of sperm whales. Ambergris is a solid, waxy substance that is produced when the whale ingests squid beaks and other indigestible materials. It is then regurgitated or passed through the whale's feces, where it can be found floating on the ocean surface or washed up on beaches.
Ambergris has a sweet, earthy scent and is a highly prized ingredient in perfumery. It is also used as a fixative, which helps to bind other scents together and extend the life of a perfume.
While ambergris is an important ingredient in some perfumes, it is not the main component. Perfumes are typically made from a variety of essential oils, absolutes, and other ingredients.