Absolute Aphrodisiac is an EDP and projects just under arm’s length for the first 1–2 hours, then sits closer to the skin, lasting around 8–10 plus hours. Eva Carlo, in-house perfume expert at The Orange Square Company, notes that when it comes to aphrodisiac scents, we tend to turn to notes found in the floral and animal world. “Ambergris and musks both give deep sensuality as well as second-to-none longevity,” she explains. "Mother nature created flowers to seduce for the act of reproduction (pollination) and as Blessed Baraka opens with a sweet fruity spicy leather vibe mixed with some rich creamy sandalwood and warm amber. Besides perfumery, castoreum is used in flavoring tobacco, and in beekeeping to increase the honey production.

Atomic Rose is a mature sophisticated scent more suited for the 25-up crowd and is unisex (leans slightly feminine).OfG is a mature scent more suited for the 25-up. Listed as unisex (but leans masculine) and best for fall, winter and cool spring nights. In addition to these fairly simple compounds, a number of nupharidinederivatives were found in castoreum, their total content is about 0.16%, including one specific compound named castoramine. It is believed that the presence of these substances is directly related to the diet of beavers: they are alkaloids' metabolites contained in yellow water lily (lat. Nuphar). Later, we can also find it in much more modest quantities in Cabochar Gres, Aramis, Knize Ten, YSL Kouros, YSL Opium, Caron Yatagan, Paloma Picasso, Chanel Antaeus. And if you LOVE vanilla based scents, you can discover more on our best vanilla perfumes shootout (most are unisex).

Besides phenols, acetophenone, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid, borneol and traces of ammonia are important components of the castoreum odor, all these substances were discovered in the first half of the 20th century.

Castoreum is a specific fragrant secretion from the castor sacs of the beaver, one of the biggest rodents who live in Europe, Asia and North America. Psychedelic Love is more suited for the mature 20-up crowd and performs great all year (except in the high summer heat and/or humid locations). Rehab doesn’t scream out for attention. It projects within arm’s length for the first 1 to 1.5 hours, then becomes more subtle, creating a nice personal scent bubble around you. Top notes are fleeting and are only for you – think of them as the finishing touch to your glamour ritual or a little magic dust that gives you a feeling of joy and empowerment,” highlights Eva. “It’s really the heart and base notes you want to focus on to cast a spell on all around you. You may well not perceive them but others will.”

It then calms down to create a gorgeous scent bubble around you and lasts an impressive 7–10 plus hours.This works well all year except in the high summer heat. More suited for dressed up occasions, nights out, etc… and is perfect for date nights (if your date likes rose). 🙂 Psychedelic Love is an EDP and projects nicely (about an arm’s length) for the first few hours, then sits closer to the skin… becoming an intimate scent that draws people in.