Muskbase note

Civet

Animalic, warm and intensely sensual in trace amounts.

Fragrance Family

Musk

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Dominant · 8/9

Civet carries a dominant olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a dominant material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Civet in Perfumery

Civet belongs to the musk family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Civet

Gold Man

Amouage · 1983

Gold Woman

Amouage · 1983

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent · 1981

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