Animal scents
Animal scents in perfumes are an important and fascinating element in the world of perfumery, and play an important role in creating depth and uniqueness. Examples of animal scents include Civet, Castoreum, and Fur, which are all natural ingredients taken from animals. Although their use has become controversial due to ethical issues, they have traditionally been used to achieve unique and complex scents.
Chives are a substance extracted from the glands of an animal called a chive, which is a type of weasel. The aroma that can be obtained from chives is warm, animalistic and sometimes perceived as a smoky effect. Chives give depth to perfumes and convey a sense of wild nature.
Castor oil, derived from the glands of the castor bean, an animal that has a similar scent effect, gives the perfume a warm, animalistic tone, somewhat reminiscent of smoky leather. It is often combined with oriental or warm-toned perfumes.
Myrrh is another animal scent, sometimes derived from the fur of certain animals. The scent of myrrh is often heavy, with tones reminiscent of leather and resin, and it helps build a rich base for perfumes.
Over the years, due to ethical and ecological concerns, most manufacturers have switched to using synthetic materials that mimic these animal scents. However, animal scents leave a strong mark on the world of perfumery, and have been used for generations to add richness, complexity, and warmth to the texture of a scent.
