Fragrance Resources
The Red List
Download the most recent version of the COSP Endangered & Threatened Fragrant Species Red List.
Visit The Red List Project™ for more information
“Established in 1964, the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species.”
Using databases provided by Red List Project™ (TRLP), along with information from United Plant Savers and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, COSP has compiled a list of threatened and endangered species that are commonly used in fragrance creation and production.
This list is assessed and updated frequently, according to new data on the species listed and other fragrant botanicals.
Alternative Materials to Endangered & Threatened Species
This is an evolving list of synthetic and naturally derived alternatives to materials on the COSP Endangered & Threatened Fragrance Species Red List.
Have a look at some alternatives to Agarwood, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
Questions to Ask Essential Oil Providers
Want to dig deeper into the issues surrounding essential oils, but don’t know what questions to ask? This resource is intended to guide perfumers in asking detailed questions of their essential oil providers.