Civet absolute

At a glance

Historically derived from civet cats, giving an animalic, warm depth in trace amounts; modern perfumery has largely moved to synthetic reconstructions for ethical reasons.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Animal by-product
Extraction
Solvent extraction
CAS number
68916-26-7
Profile
animalic, rich, sensual
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01