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Civet

Civet
At a glance

Civet is a fragrance note appearing in 93 perfumes in this directory, built from 2 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Civet smells warm, musky and intensely animalic, like skin and fur with a sweet, floral, slightly fecal richness that turns velvety when diluted. It feels bold, sensual and vintage. It is used in tiny amounts in the base to add depth and a living, skin-like warmth. Modern perfumes often suggest it with synthetic materials.

Civet is listed in 93 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (96% of its appearances). It is most often paired with musk, jasmine, bergamot and sandalwood. Perfumes that use it fall most often into the floral family.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 5-Cyclohexadecen-1-one 6-Methylquinoline
Perfumes featuring this note 1000 A la Reine Ai Loe Alexandria II Anniversary Alter Althea Amber Royale Animale Animale Bal a Versailles Black Oud Extreme Amber Blow up Bois de Santal Burnt Cedar Rainbow Doves By Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Cabotine by Gres Cabotine Perfume Cassandra Chypre-Siam Civet Complex 2020 Coriandre Perfume Cuir Cuba Intense Design Perfume Diorissimo