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Muskbase note
Castoreum
Leathery, animalic warmth; smoky and skin-deep.
Fragrance Family
Musk
Note Type
Base — Base Notes
Origin
Synthetic
Olfactory Strength
Dominant · 8/9Castoreum carries a dominant olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a dominant material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.
About Castoreum in Perfumery
Castoreum belongs to the musk family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Castoreum
Antaeus
Chanel · 1981
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