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Costus Essential Oil

Costus Essential Oil
(Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.)


A deep, musky, earthy aroma with a softly animalic soul.

Wild-harvested in the high-altitude plateaus of Tibet, this steam-distilled Costus Root Essential Oil reveals the ancient, primal character of Saussurea costus. Its scent is unmistakably bold—musky, earthy, slightly leathery, and warmly animalic—yet softened by herbaceous, woody undertones. A treasured material in fine perfumery for its fixative power and unique signature, and deeply grounding in aromatherapy.

Costus Root (Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.)

A rare Tibetan treasure—Costus Root adds primal, musky depth to perfumes and grounding power to aromatherapy rituals.

Why you’ll love it

  • Perfumery rarity: Adds rich animalic depth to orientals, leather accords, woody bases, and incense compositions.
  • Fixative strength: A powerful anchor that expands drydowns and lends warm longevity.
  • Aromatherapeutic grounding: Traditionally used to calm the mind, settle the breath, and deepen meditation.

Aroma

Musky Animalic Earthy Leathery Dry herbaceous

Strength: Strong · Perfume note: Base

How to use

  • Perfumery: Use sparingly at 0.05–1% of concentrate; blends well with patchouli, vetiver, frankincense, labdanum, agarwood, sandalwood, tobacco, and musk accords.
  • Aromatherapy: Dilute heavily (≤0.5%) for grounding oils; ideal for meditation or breathwork blends.
  • Diffusion: Best in gentle heat diffusers or blended with lighter oils due to its intensity.

Blends beautifully with

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarwoodAgarwood/oudFrankincenseMyrrhLabdanumTobaccoTonka BeanOakmossBlack PepperCardamomRoseLeather accords.

Ethically sourced

Responsibly cultivated in the Tibetan highlands, supporting traditional communities and sustainable management of Saussurea costus roots. Steam-distilled near origin to preserve depth and reduce transport impact.

Details

Botanical
Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.
Plant part
Roots
Extraction
Steam distillation (essential oil)
Origin
Tibet
Appearance
Dark brown to deep amber; thick
Solubility
Oil-soluble; mixes with perfumer’s alcohol (may require gentle warming)

Allergen note: This oil is potent and can be sensitizing. Dilute well and patch test before use.

Safety

For external use only. Dilute heavily before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy or with specific medical conditions unless advised by a professional. Keep away from children. Not for ingestion.

Costus Root Essential Oil

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Costus Root Essential Oil

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