Cosmetics & Artistry
From Plant to Perfume: Why Some Botanical Ingredients Cost $100,000 a Kilogram
The high cost of rare botanical ingredients in perfumes, sometimes exceeding $100,000 per kilogram, is driven by factors beyond marketing. Geographic origin, lengthy cultivation, labor-intensive harvesting, and complex extraction processes all contribute to their scarcity and value.
Layla Haddad·October 31, 2026