Civet
Civet is a profoundly animalic note, often described as musky, fecal, urinous, leathery, and warm. At high concentrations, it can be sharp, challenging, and intensely 'dirty' or even repulsive to some noses. However, when diluted and used skillfully, it transforms into a rich, diffusive, purring warmth that adds incredible depth, sensuality, and a 'lived-in' quality to a composition. It has an oily, dense texture in its raw form. As a base note, its intensity evolves over time, often softening from its initial sharp animalic facets into a smoother, more integrated warmth that enhances the longevity and projection of other notes, particularly florals. It provides a powerful anchor and a sense of luxurious skin-like warmth.
Fragrances
Nishane2015
Primal, powerful, and untamed. The scent evokes a sense of wild, exotic adventure on the African savanna, balancing audacity with a deep, resinous warmth.
Angelos Creations OlfactivesAn elegant, classic, and heartfelt tribute to a beloved grandmother, embodying graciousness, kindness, and the luscious, vintage character of a chypre perfume.
Strangers Parfumerie2019
A bright, tropical morning in Thailand, with the scent of ripe fruits from a market mingling with the incense from a nearby temple. It's sunny, vibrant, and spiritual.
AMPHORA PARFUMNostalgic, innocent, and playful, evoking a sense of childhood wonder and a desire to remain carefree.
Zoologist2017
Exotic, warm, and adventurous, evoking a journey through a desert caravan laden with spices and treasures.
Pictura FragransNostalgic and rustic elegance, evoking the scent of a wild, overgrown field in Provence. It is complex, earthy, and untamed, with a luxurious and vintage feel.
Zoologist2017
A mysterious and sultry fragrance with a vintage feel, evoking a nighttime rendezvous in a dense, tropical forest. It's complex, dark, and alluring.
FZOTICDark, mysterious, and unconventional. The brand suggests it for "Nightclubs and festivals. Haunted libraries and hidden speakeasies," evoking a boozy, edgy, and sophisticated mood.
Angelos Creations Olfactives2023
Daring, nostalgic, smoky, and intense, reminiscent of late 90s nightlife.
CalajExotic, sweet, and sensual, with a rich blend of tropical fruits, florals, and warm, animalic undertones.
CalajA joyful, nostalgic, and playful scent reminiscent of childhood summer days, sweet treats, and carefree outdoor fun.
CalajA joyful, sweet, and vibrant tropical escape, evoking lush landscapes and exotic delights.
Arquiste2016
A sultry, glamorous, and decadent scent that evokes the high-energy disco nightlife of 1970s Acapulco.
BORNTOSTANDOUTPrimal, raw, seductive, and unapologetically dirty, evoking a sense of untamed sensuality and dark allure.
Zoologist2018
Primal, rugged, and warm. It evokes a sun-baked, animalic landscape with a raw, untamed, and slightly dusty character.
D.S. & DurgaA modern, minimalist, and versatile fragrance enhancer designed for layering and personalization. It has a transparent and radiant quality, acting as a creative tool for fragrance lovers.
Sarah Baker2018
Flamboyant, artistic, and unapologetically bold. It evokes a sense of rebellious glamour and tropical indulgence, inspired by the iconic drag performer Divine.
Pierre Guillaume ParisA powerful, wild, sensual, and dark fragrance with an animalic and ambery character, evoking the essence of a mysterious feline in a woody setting.
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