Costus Root

At a glance

Costus Root is a heavy, animalic material steam-distilled from Saussurea costus roots, now rarely used due to sensitization concerns.

Origin

Saussurea costus roots, primarily India and Pakistan

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Heavy, animalic, orris-like scent with a hair-like note

IFRA status

Restricted, banned above trace levels under IFRA standards

Cost tier

Medium