And while ambergris has all the makings for a great perfume, what really drives up the price tag is how rare it is. Scientists don't know exactly why, but only about one percent of sperm whales ...
It might look like a rock, but it's actually a rare kind of whale poop. And it's not cheap. Per gram, ambergris can cost more than silver—30 times more. If you've ever worn perfume, well ...