Castoreum

Castoreum functions as a heart note, emerging as the top notes fade. This middle layer forms the core character of the fragrance, typically lasting 2-4 hours and creating the distinctive personality of the scent.

Often paired accords

Accords commonly paired with Castoreum in heart compositions.

Brands featuring this note

Brands that feature Castoreum as a heart note.

Perfumers who use it

Perfumers who use Castoreum in the heart of their formulas.

Common opening notes

Opening notes that often introduce fragrances with Castoreum.

Common base notes

Base notes that anchor fragrances where Castoreum is the heart.