Kasturi Attar

Kasturi attar is a Flora Five original — named for kasturi, the fabled musk of the Himalayan deer that perfumers chased for centuries. We recreate that legend without a single animal ingredient: nutmeg, saffron and bergamot spark the opening, warm musk and amber melt through a heart of vanilla, rose and black tea, and the drydown turns plush with sandalwood, patchouli and a softly animalic, resinous hum for roughly 6–8 hours on skin.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Nutmeg, Bergamot, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange
• Heart: Warm Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Rose, Black Tea, Beeswax
• Base: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla Musk, Animalic Undertones, Resinous Warmth

Made entirely without alcohol, Kasturi wears comfortably even on dry or sensitive skin. Apply it sparingly to the pulse points — inner wrists, the sides of the neck, behind the ears — and give it twenty minutes; the musk blooms as it meets body heat. Avoid rolling it directly onto white clothing, since dense amber oils can shadow pale fibres.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kasturi attar smell like?
Warm skin, in the best sense. A spiced nutmeg-saffron opening gives way to a rich cushion of musk, amber and vanilla, threaded with rose, black tea and a beeswax softness. The base is sandalwood-deep with a faint animalic growl — achieved entirely with botanical and lab-crafted materials, never deer musk.

How long does it last?
Roughly 6–8 hours on skin. Musk-amber compositions cling exceptionally well in oil form; expect the spice to quiet down after the first hour and the musky-sandalwood core to hold steadily through the day, warming up again whenever your skin does.

Is it alcohol-free?
Yes — Kasturi is a 100% alcohol-free concentrated perfume oil, and it contains no animal-derived musk, so it is cruelty-free. That also means no stinging on freshly shaved skin and no sharp alcohol flash in the opening minutes.

Which size should I choose — 3, 6 or 12 ml?
Musks are personal — they read differently on every skin — so we suggest starting at 3 ml. Move to 6 ml once you know it suits you, and choose 12 ml if you want a signature evening scent for the colder months; one dab covers a full night out.