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Castoreum

Castoreum has a complex, intense animalic scent profile characterized by leather-like, musky, smoky, and slightly sweet notes. It possesses a deep, rich, and somewhat raw animalistic quality that can range from warm and sensual to slightly harsh and provocative.
Origin and Extraction
Traditionally, castoreum is a natural secretion from the castor sacs of beavers, located near their anal glands. In modern perfumery, synthetic alternatives are predominantly used due to ethical and sustainability concerns. Historically, it was obtained by extracting the secretions from trapped beavers.
History and Culture
Castoreum has been used for centuries in perfumery and traditional medicine. Native American and European cultures used beaver secretions for various purposes, including medicinal treatments and as a fragrance ingredient. In modern perfumery, it represents a link to traditional, raw, and primal scent experiences, symbolizing a connection to nature's more intense olfactory expressions.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Castoreum contains complex organic compounds including phenols, fatty acids, and various esters. The primary chemical components responsible for its distinctive scent are salicylic acid derivatives and various ketones, which contribute to its leather-like and animalic olfactory characteristics.

Fragrances with Castoreum

Product shot of Mysterious Oud by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Mysterious Oud

9/10(1)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Oriental Oud

Sample from €9

€28550ml
Product shot of Patchouli Of The Underworld by Electimuss

Electimuss

Patchouli Of The Underworld

5.3/10(3)
SpicyEarthy

Dark, earthy spice & leather

Sample from €9

€290100ml
Product shot of Brocéliande by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Brocéliande

8/10(11)
GourmandCitrus

Zesty Citrus Spiced Caramel

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Mana by Nishane

Nishane

Mana

9.4/10(4)
SpicyLeathery

Luxurious leather-oud with fiery spices.

Sample from €19

€55550ml
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Product shot of 20MARS2022 by Rundholz

Rundholz

20MARS2022

ResinousSmoky

Dark, Smoky Incense

Sample unavailable

€14050ml
Product shot of Rake & Ruin by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Rake & Ruin

9.5/10(2)
SmokyWoody

Smoky gin rebellion in charred woods.

Sample from €14

€15050ml
Product shot of Nemea by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Nemea

8.1/10(5)
SmokyBoozy

Smoky Incense & Boozy Rum

Sample from €9

€360100ml
Product shot of Born Screaming by Toskovat

Toskovat

Born Screaming

9.3/10(12)
FruitySynthetic

Edgy Cherry Blast

Sample from €9

€19560ml
Product shot of Last Season by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Last Season

6.6/10(7)
ChypreAromatic

Earthy Forest Chypre

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Absolute Aphrodisiac by Initio

Initio

Absolute Aphrodisiac

7.9/10(21)
MuskGourmand

Sensual Vanilla & Musk

Sample from €9

€27090ml
Product shot of Chypre Palatin by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Chypre Palatin

10/10(2)
ChypreLeathery

Luxe chypre: plum, leather, resin

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of Oud Monarch by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Oud Monarch

WoodyGourmand

Royal Oud & Cocoa Luxury

Sample unavailable

€34550ml
Product shot of Fakhama by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Fakhama

8/10(3)
FloralWoody

Luxurious Rose-Oud Blend

Sample from €14

€42550ml
Product shot of Beaver Maple Ed. by Zoologist

Zoologist

Beaver Maple Ed.

7.4/10(7)
GourmandWoody

Sweet Maple & Smoky Woods

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Nightfall in the City of Kings by Mystikum

Mystikum

Nightfall in the City of Kings

7.4/10(4)
WoodySpicy

Spicy twilight mystery.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Opuluxe by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Opuluxe

7/10(3)
SpicyWoody

Bold spices, leather opulence.

Sample from €9

€320100ml
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Product shot of Manie du Café by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Manie du Café

8.5/10(1)
GourmandAnimalic

Dark Animalic Coffee

Sample from €9

€34550ml