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Castoreum
Musky Notes
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
Electimuss
Patchouli Of The Underworld
4/10(2)
SpicyEarthy
Dark, earthy spice & leather
Sample from €9
€290100ml
Sora Dora
Brocéliande
8/10(10)
GourmandCitrus
Zesty Citrus Spiced Caramel
Sample from €9
€20050ml
Premium
Nishane
Mana
10/10(1)
SpicyLeathery
Luxurious leather-oud with fiery spices.
Sample from €29
€55550ml
Beaufort London
Rake & Ruin
10/10(1)
SmokyWoody
Smoky gin rebellion in charred woods.
Sample from €9
€15050ml
Meo Fusciuni
Last Season
6.3/10(4)
ChypreAromatic
Earthy Forest Chypre
Sample from €9
€220100ml
Initio
Absolute Aphrodisiac
7.8/10(16)
MuskGourmand
Sensual Vanilla & Musk
Sample from €9
€27090ml
Parfums MDCI
Chypre Palatin
10/10(1)
ChypreLeathery
Luxe chypre: plum, leather, resin
Sample from €9
€23575ml
Zoologist
Beaver Maple Ed.
7/10(3)
GourmandWoody
Sweet Maple & Smoky Woods
Sample from €9
€20060ml
Mystikum
Nightfall in the City of Kings
7.5/10(3)
WoodySpicy
Spicy twilight mystery.
Sample from €9
€220100ml
Pana Dora
Opuluxe
7/10(3)
SpicyWoody
Bold spices, leather opulence.
Sample from €9
€320100ml