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Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural
Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural
Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural
Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural
Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural
Skunk Perfume tincture-2%-Natural

Skunk Perfume tincture-2%

Perfumers always have their eyes open for unusual ingredients they can add to their creative palette.

Skunk tincture is one of those little-explored aromatics that has the potential to add something new and novel to one's repertoire.

However, and it is a big however, the full strength tincture of skunk that is available in the shop is soooo concentrated that it is useless until heavily diluted.
I always suggest starting with a dilution in alcohol of 1:50. In my opinion, it is only at this ratio that you can start to identify its aromatic properties and visualize how it can be incorporated in compositions.

Another disadvantage is that the full strength tincture does not travel well and can be detected before one opens their Apothecary's Garden package. Glass containers and plastic caps do not completely contain the genie in this bottle which can be problematic, especially in the presence of other more delicate aromatics.

So, for these reasons I've gone ahead and prepared a more useful and practical product for my customers.

The original Skunk tincture is made by macerating fresh skunk glands in Ethanol. Skunks are trapped for their fur.
Processing their scent glands makes a useful product out of something that would otherwise be discarded.

If you decide you would like to try the full strength tincture and dilute it on your own, it is al;so available in the shop.

For a bit more information on the 2% Skunk tincture, here is a video review a customer recently sent me. https://youtu.be/WUEhoIFLP98

Dan

Materials: Perfume alcohol, skunk glands.

$11.00 - $137.00

Frequently asked questions

Some questions and answers are automatically generated.

Does this actually smell like skunk?
Yes. Reviewers consistently confirm that the 2% tincture delivers an authentic skunk scent, described as a sharp sulfurous smell that matches the real thing. Several note it is extremely potent despite the 2% dilution.
How strong is the scent?
The 2% version is very strong and potent—reviewers note it easily dominates other scents in a composition. One reviewer mentioned wanting stronger but preferring the 2% to avoid buying full strength. Another observed it mellows nicely in minute doses.
How long does the scent linger?
Multiple reviewers note the scent dissipates quickly. One customer mentioned it has an overpowering initial smell that disappears immediately, and another specifically noted the 2% does not linger as long as the full-strength version.
Is this suitable for perfume blending?
Yes. Reviewers describe it as a unique ingredient for perfume composition and experimentation, used sparingly. Professional perfumers and hobbyists alike report incorporating it into original scents and blends with other naturals and woods.
Why is the 2% better than full strength?
According to the product description, the full-strength version is so concentrated it is nearly unusable and does not travel well due to strong odor containment issues. The 2% dilution makes the scent workable and practical while remaining potent enough for blending.
What are the materials?
The tincture is made by macerating fresh skunk glands in perfume alcohol. Skunks are trapped for their fur, and processing their scent glands makes a useful product from what would otherwise be discarded.

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