Castoreum

Uses

• Perfumery

Benefits

• Adds a rich, leathery note to perfumes
• Creates bold and animalic fragrances

Description

Castoreum is a leathery, animalic oil with a rich, warm, and slightly sweet aroma, used in niche perfumery for its bold scent.

Castoreum is a secretion from the castor sacs of beavers. It has been traditionally used in perfumery to add a rich, leathery, and slightly smoky note to fragrances. Although synthetic alternatives are now more common, natural castoreum is still prized in niche perfumery for its depth and complexity.

Chemical Composition

Castoramine, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid

Extraction Methods

• CO2 Extraction

  Extraction Time: 4-5 hours

  Raw Material: 1000 grams of plant material

  Yield: 2-4% of essential oil (20-40ml per 1000g)

  Temperature Range: 31-33°C

  Water Ratio: N/A