
Costus root in Perfume
Costus root is a complex and unique perfume note known for its earthy, musky, and animalic scent. It adds depth and richness to fragrances, creating a warm and sensual aroma.
Costus root appears in 49 perfumes on Aromifo. It is used as a base note in 83% of them, a heart note in 8% and a top note in 8%. It is most often paired with Civet, Patchouli and Ambergris, and 90% of the perfumes that use it are unisex.
Best costus root perfumes, ranked by rating

TSVGA
Milestones
2020 · unisex
8.4 (55 ratings)

Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Civet Musk
unisex
8.4 (20 ratings)

Serge Lutens
Muscs Koublaï Khän
1998 · unisex
7.7 (347 ratings)

Malbrum
Wildfire
2016 · for men
7.6 (118 ratings)

The Unleashed Apothecary
Find Me in the Dark Chapter II
2022 · unisex
7.3 (47 ratings)

Apoteker Tepe
Karasu
2016 · unisex
7.2 (43 ratings)

Amouage
Opus VII - Reckless Leather
2013 · unisex
7.2 (335 ratings)

Fzotic / Bruno Fazzolari
Room 237
2015 · unisex
6.0 (24 ratings)

Imaginary Authors
Bull's Blood (2012)
2012 · unisex
5.6 (101 ratings)
All perfumes with Costus root
49 fragrances with Costus root
20 fragrances loaded

Aromas de Salazar
Chypre Cafe
2023 · unisex

Havenhollow
Anachronism
2023 · unisex

Ensar Oud / Oriscent
Nha Trang (Pure Parfum)
2023 · unisex

January Scent Project
Chéngmén
2023 · unisex

Auphorie
Enjiiro No Miyako
2022 · unisex

The Unleashed Apothecary
Find Me in the Dark Chapter II
2022 · unisex

Auphorie
Oud Lanlingwang
2022 · unisex

Yaaseen
Lotus Blues
2022 · unisex

TSVGA
Milestones
2020 · unisex

Hendley Perfumes
Bad City
2019 · unisex

Oak Perfumes
Aura
2019 · unisex

Mellifluence Perfume
Tsuga Musk
2017 · unisex

Wild Veil Perfume
Meta (Solid Perfume)
2017 · unisex

Wild Veil Perfume
Meta (Perfume Oil)
2017 · unisex

Malbrum
Wildfire
2016 · for men

Capsule Parfums
Troupe
2016 · unisex

Apoteker Tepe
Karasu
2016 · unisex

Thorn & Bloom
Limestone
2016 · unisex

Fzotic / Bruno Fazzolari
Room 237
2015 · unisex

Amouage
Opus VII - Reckless Leather
2013 · unisex
Popular brands with Costus root: Serge Lutens, Amouage, Malbrum, Imaginary Authors, TSVGA