This works well all year except in the high summer heat. More suited for dressed up occasions, nights out, etc… and is perfect for date nights (if your date likes rose). 🙂

Very often castoreum is blended with styrax, guaiacol, Peruvian balsam, and cedar essential oil. A usual companion is also isobutyl quinoline (a leather smell). OfG is a mature scent more suited for the 25-up. Listed as unisex (but leans masculine) and best for fall, winter and cool spring nights. With protection in the early 20th century, the beaver population has rebounded to an estimated 10 to 15 million, still much less than it was before the fur trade.In addition to these fairly simple compounds, a number of nupharidinederivatives were found in castoreum, their total content is about 0.16%, including one specific compound named castoramine. It is believed that the presence of these substances is directly related to the diet of beavers: they are alkaloids' metabolites contained in yellow water lily (lat. Nuphar).

The key base note of castoreum that originates from a beaver, enhances the animalistic nature of Absolute Aphrodisiac - you wont be able to resist.With such a name the interest of the inclined perfume lover is almost inevitably aroused. Since I am also a big fan of sweet fragrances and also the vanilla can win so much, had absolutely a bottling her. followed with a hint of smoky guaiac wood, some fruity earthy patchouli and a pinch of vanilla sweetness.

It is believed that a specific "smoked" aspect of castoreum could be obtained after drying it above the open fire or after "aging". For perfume purposes, alcoholic tinctures, resinoids and absolutes are prepared from sacs dried and crushed into small pieces. This is super long lasting. Side Effect is an EDP and has great projection (about 4ft) for the first 3 hours and leaves a gorgeous scent trail. Initio Parfums use super high quality ingredients and collaborate with some of the world’s best perfumers to create their collection.Psychedelic Love opens up with a burst of myrrh mixed with some florals (ylang-ylang) to give you a sweet resinous floral vibe.

When it first opens it has a slight similarity to the fragrance Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf (except Rehab is smoother, richer, and far superior smelling).

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Oud for Greatness opens with a dark, smoky woody oud mixed with some sweet saffron, lavender, and a touch of nutmeg.