Costus in Perfume

Costus is a warm and musky perfume note derived from the roots of the Costus plant. It adds depth and complexity to fragrances, with a rich and distinctive aroma that is often described as earthy, animalic, and slightly sweet.

Costus appears in 154 perfumes on Aromifo. It is used as a base note in 73% of them, a heart note in 20% and a top note in 7%. It is most often paired with Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood, and 80% of the perfumes that use it are unisex.