Cistus in Perfume

Cistus, also known as labdanum, is a warm, sweet, and slightly animalic fragrance note with resinous and fruity undertones. It adds depth and richness to perfumes, often evoking a sense of warmth and sensuality.

Cistus appears in 1,516 perfumes on Aromifo. It is used as a base note in 53% of them, a heart note in 31% and a top note in 15%. It is most often paired with Patchouli, Sandalwood and Bergamot, and 62% of the perfumes that use it are unisex.