A highly influential and complex specialty base, this material provides an intensely animalic and diffusive character. Its profile is centered around a powerful costus note, evoking the warm, sebaceous, and slightly dirty aroma of unwashed hair and rooty earth. This signature is supported by distinctive herbal facets and a potent, musky undertone that provides exceptional tenacity. The formulation of Animalis 1745-3 is designed to deliver a consistent, powerful, and ethically produced alternative to challenging natural materials, capturing a raw yet sophisticated sensuality.
Within a composition, this powerful base imparts remarkable warmth, depth, and a compelling human-like nuance. Utilized in trace amounts, often below 0.5% of the concentrate, Animalis 1745-3 acts as a superior fixative, amplifying diffusion and lending a vintage-style complexity to modern fragrances. It excels in grounding opulent florals like jasmine and tuberose, adds a feral edge to leather and chypre structures, and provides an intriguing counterpoint in oriental and woody accords. Its ability to create a tangible, skin-like effect makes it an invaluable tool for perfumers seeking to add a signature touch of daring realism.
| Category | Base |
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| Odor Family | Animalic |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Animal, Costus, Dirty, Herbal, Musk |
| Substantivity | 200 hours at 100% |
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| Hazard Statement | H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Europe Standard Hazard | N - Dangerous for the environment Xn - Harmful |
| Precautionary Statement | P273 - Avoid release to the environment P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P391 - Collect spillage P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment R65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed |
| S-phrases | S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible |