There are two types of Creosote, and they are not at all related. If you've spent any significant time in the Southwest Desert, you'll be familiar with the plant commonly referred to as Creosote (Larrea Tridentata). Then there's the Creosote that's commonly associated with fence posts and railroad ties, not something you'd want to put on your skin. The Creosote we use and refer to is the plant. Desert dwellers have a bit of an obsession with this plant, as it reminds us of the brief period of monsoon rains we get in the summer. The Creosote plant emits a strong, earthy fragrance when it's wet, giving the desert rains their characteristic aroma. We've captured that essence in our line of Creosote products.