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Musky Notes

Civet

Civet is an intense, animalic fragrance note with a strong, musky, and somewhat fecal odor. It has a powerful, penetrating scent that is simultaneously repulsive and attractive, with deep, warm, and sensual undertones. In small, carefully diluted quantities, it adds complexity, depth, and a provocative animalic character to fragrances.
Origin and Extraction
Civet is a natural substance originally obtained from the perineal glands of the civet cat (Viverra civetta), native to Africa and parts of Asia. Traditionally, it was extracted directly from the animal, but modern perfumery now uses synthetic alternatives due to ethical concerns and animal welfare. Synthetic civet is created through complex chemical processes that mimic the original animalic scent profile.
History and Culture
Civet has a long history in perfumery and traditional medicine, dating back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Arabia, and India. It was highly prized as a rare and exotic ingredient, often used in religious ceremonies and as a valuable trade commodity. In modern perfumery, its use has dramatically decreased due to ethical concerns, but it remains an important reference point in the development of animalic fragrance notes.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Civet's complex scent is primarily composed of various fatty acids and compounds like civetone, a macrocyclic ketone with a molecular formula of C17H32O. These molecules contribute to its distinctive musky, animalic odor profile. Synthetic civet replicates these key molecular structures to create a similar olfactory experience.

Fragrances with Civet

Product shot of Jungle Jezebel by Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker

Jungle Jezebel

5.5/10(14)
AnimalicFruity

Wild Animalic Fruity Scent

Sample from €9

€17550ml
Product shot of Civet by Zoologist

Zoologist

Civet

7.5/10(5)
ChypreAnimalic

Warm Animalic Chypre

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Oud Maximus by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Oud Maximus

8.8/10(3)
AnimalicWoody

Opulent Oud & Rose

Sample unavailable

€34550ml
Product shot of Naked Laundry by Borntostandout

Borntostandout

Naked Laundry

5.5/10(2)
SyntheticMusk

Clean sheets, dirty skin.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Tyrannosaurus Rex by Zoologist

Zoologist

Tyrannosaurus Rex

8.9/10(21)
SmokyWoody

Prehistoric smoky leather.

Sample unavailable

€24060ml
Product shot of Camel by Zoologist

Zoologist

Camel

7.4/10(12)
AnimalicAmber

Spicy Desert Caravan

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Panda by Zoologist

Zoologist

Panda

6.4/10(7)
FloralGreen

Fresh Apple & Earthy Bamboo

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Fleuve Tendre by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fleuve Tendre

8/10(3)
SpicyFloral

Spicy-Animalic Harmony

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Hoary Date (formerly known as F2) by Toskovat

Toskovat

Hoary Date (formerly known as F2)

6.2/10(6)
ChypreFloral

Classic Chypre, Modern Soul

Sample unavailable

€27560ml
Product shot of Snowy Owl by Zoologist

Zoologist

Snowy Owl

7.9/10(17)
MuskFloral

A Cold and Earthy Musk

Sample unavailable

€20060ml
Product shot of Oud Monarch by Bortnikoff

Bortnikoff

Oud Monarch

8/10(1)
WoodyGourmand

Royal Oud & Cocoa Luxury

Sample unavailable

€34550ml
New
Product shot of 20MARS2022 by Rundholz

Rundholz

20MARS2022

6/10(1)
ResinousSmoky

Dark, Smoky Incense

Sample from €14

€14050ml
Product shot of Purple Suede by Goldfield & Banks

Goldfield & Banks

Purple Suede

8/10(1)
LeatheryFloral

Lavender-kissed suede allure.

Sample from €14

€238100ml
Product shot of Little Song by Meo Fusciuni

Meo Fusciuni

Little Song

7.4/10(7)
WoodyGourmand

Melancholic Coffee & Rose

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Fakhama by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Fakhama

8.1/10(4)
FloralWoody

Luxurious Rose-Oud Blend

Sample from €14

€42550ml
Product shot of Organ #3 by Filippo Sorcinelli

Filippo Sorcinelli

Organ #3

6.8/10(2)
WoodyLeathery

Mechanical Woody Leather

Sample from €9

€200100ml
Product shot of Turath by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Turath

7.9/10(19)
SpicyWoody

Opulent Oriental Treasure

Sample from €9

€25550ml
Product shot of Brocéliande by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Brocéliande

8/10(12)
GourmandCitrus

Zesty Citrus Spiced Caramel

Sample from €9

€20050ml
Product shot of Florian by Gritti

Gritti

Florian

8/10(3)
WoodySpicy

Spicy rose-oud, animalic depth.

Sample from €9

€320100ml
Product shot of Daydream by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Daydream

7/10(2)
AmberFloral

Luminous Floral Amber

Sample from €9

€280100ml