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
MarlouSensual, warm, animalic, and earthy, evoking the raw heat of summer and intimate skin scents.
House of MatriarchA rich, warm, and evolving fragrance with a luxurious and mysterious amber character, enhanced by honeyed sweetness and animalic depth.
Lost Tribe PerfumesA powerful and complex fragrance that masterfully balances bright, sharp citrus with deep, raw animalic and woody notes, creating an intense and addictive tension.
House of Matriarch2012
Dark, mysterious, and sophisticated, with a penetrating and worldly character. It evokes a sense of edgy elegance and depth.
CarvenLuxurious, daring, and celebratory, evoking the effervescence and extravagance of a Parisian night.
Parfums M. MicallefA decadent and indulgent gourmand experience, rich with chocolate and exotic fruits, softened by honey and florals, culminating in a warm, sensual, and slightly mysterious embrace.
Lost Tribe PerfumesAn industrial, bold, and daring fragrance that captures the essence of a gas station with smoky, leathery, and metallic notes, balanced by woods and musk.
MarlouIntimate, carnal, intriguing, comforting, clean yet primal, soft, and skin-like.
Maison AnonymeMysterious, dream-like, seductive, radiant, transcendent
Ricardo Ramos PerfumesDramatic, opulent, sensual, and perhaps rebellious, evoking historical grandeur and a touch of scandal.
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.
Rogue PerfumeryA bright, fresh, and confident fougère with a vintage feel, reminiscent of classic men's fragrances from the late 1980s, evoking a lively and elegant forest.
Jinx SmellsElegant, serene, and clean with a sophisticated woody-iris character, evoking a sense of pure white.
Lost Tribe PerfumesMischievous, dark, and warm, evoking a festive yet unconventional holiday spirit with elements of a smoky, resinous forest and a leathery, animalic depth.
Thorn & BloomCalming, natural, and sophisticated, with a unique blend of floral, spicy, and woody notes that evokes a sense of serene comfort.
ToskovatDeep, mysterious, melancholic, profound, and evocative of ancient, submerged secrets and a journey through the unknown.
Toskovat2024
Mysterious, dark, aquatic, earthy, and introspective, evoking a sense of deep longing and the raw, untamed aspects of nature and emotion.
Meo FusciuniNatural, earthy, contemplative, serene, and deeply connected to nature, evoking silent woods and waters.
Thorn & BloomA refreshing and invigorating experience, evoking a Mediterranean landscape with zesty citrus, cool minerals, and an earthy depth.
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.