Centaurus
The Centaurus formula is a type formula in the Woody Amber Spicy family: 61 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Geranium, settles on Benzoin, Bourbon Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan. Below you can see every ingredient of Centaurus; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 61 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Centaurus recognisable.
- Tetrahydro Jasmone in 3 of 796 formulas
- Ylang Ylang III Oil in 9 of 796 formulas
- Tolu Balsam Absolute in 11 of 796 formulas
- Maple Lactone in 21 of 796 formulas
- Cocoa Absolute in 23 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Boundless 37 materials in common
- Coco Mademoiselle Intense 32 materials in common
- Gold Incense 32 materials in common
- Opus XIV Royal Tobacco 32 materials in common
Complexity
61 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Richer than 52% of the formulas here: expect a long shopping list.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
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FAQ
What is the Centaurus formula?
The Centaurus type formula is a Woody Amber Spicy composition of 61 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Centaurus?
Centaurus features notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Geranium, Benzoin, Bourbon Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan.
How many ingredients does the Centaurus formula have?
The Centaurus formula contains 61 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Centaurus recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Centaurus at home?
Making your own Centaurus from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Centaurus formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.