Costus
The note presents a multifaceted profile: initially intensely animalic, powerfully reminiscent of unwashed hair and slightly sweaty skin. This gives way to a surprisingly soft and powdery heart, akin to iris butter but with an oily, lanolin-like texture. It possesses an almost fecal undertone in high concentrations but when deftly used, it adds unmatched depth, warmth, and a musky sweetness. Its projection is strong, radiating a primal and earthy aura with a surprisingly tenacious longevity. In isolation, it can be perceived as pungent and medicinal. As a base note, it adds a unique and captivating sensuality.
Fragrances
Escentric Molecules2010
A modern and sophisticated chypre with a fresh, spicy, and earthy character. It evokes the feeling of a walk through a lush, green landscape, with a sense of warmth and sensuality from the woody and balsamic notes. The overall mood is elegant, vibrant, and slightly mysterious.
Meo FusciuniNatural, earthy, contemplative, serene, and deeply connected to nature, evoking silent woods and waters.
Serge Lutens1998
A powerful, sensual, and animalic musk with a hint of sweetness and floral undertones, evoking a sense of ancient luxury and raw elegance.
Robert PiguetSophisticated, harmonious, and warm, with an elegant balance of fresh, floral, and earthy tones.
FZOTIC2014
A sterile, eerie, and aquatic scent with a vintage and unsettling twist. It evokes a sense of supernatural cleanliness and atmospheric dread, inspired by its cinematic namesake. It's both familiar and strange, clean yet disturbing.
MalbrumIntense, adventurous, warm, smoky, rugged.
ZaharoffRaw, primal, authentic, bold, and intimately masculine, embodying unfiltered human attraction.