Smoky & Earthy

Castoreum smells like a smoky, animalic leather wrapped around warm, slightly sweet wood. Imagine the scent of a leather saddle warmed by sunshine, mingled with the earthy richness of wet tree bark and a whisper of musk. There's a creamy, almost creosote-like quality—like standing near a smouldering bonfire where old wood smokes slowly. It's distinctly sensual and primal, with an underlying sweetness that prevents it from becoming harsh. In dilution, it softens into something more seductive than repellent.

Oriental

Labdanum smells like walking into an ancient library where leather-bound books meet honeyed amber. It's warm, slightly resinous, and vaguely medicinal—imagine dried apricots dusted with incense, with a subtle leather undertone and a hint of barnyard earthiness. There's a sticky, almost tar-like quality that feels both precious and primal. It's the scent of luxurious comfort with an unexpected roughness, rather like wrapping yourself in a worn cashmere blanket that smells faintly of honey and smoke.