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CASTOREUM
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Castoreum is a gland in the castor secreting the liquid which renders its fur waterproof.
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Origin |
Hudson Bay, Siberia.
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Fabrication |
Still not too long ago, castoreum pouches were treated using alcohol infusion but also alcohol or benzol extraction in order to obtain an absolute essence or resinoid. Alcohol extraction produced a 45 to 75 % yield and Benzol extraction produced an 18 to 25% yield. Today, this technique is challenged by chemical synthesis which perfumes just as well.
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Odor |
Warm, strong animal scent.
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Applications |
> Perfume : All perfumes and especially leathers, amber , and chypre . The cost is too expensive for it to be used in soap.
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Some
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Emeraude, Coty
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