Civet
Civet is a musk & animalic note that appears in 41 fragrances in the Codex, most often in the base. The earliest documented use here is 1872 and the most recent is 2025. It most frequently appears alongside Vetiver, Jasmine, Musk. Fragrances built on this note cluster mainly in the floral family.
41Perfumes
33Houses
1872–2025Years
395Accords
Fragrances with Civet
Top notes (5)
Heart notes (0)
Base notes (36)
- Bortnikoff — OUD MAXIMUS 2018
- Roja Dove — Parfums Roja 2016
- Tom Ford — Fleur de Portofino 2015
- Tom Ford — Noir 2012
- Kilian — Love Don't Be Shy 2007
- Guerlain — Vetiver 2000
- Guerlain — Vetiver Magnolia Men 2000
- Versace — blonde 1995
- Molyneux — Initiation 1990
- Estée Lauder — Knowing 1988
- Boucheron — Boucheron Haute Couture Isparta 1988
- Cartier — Penthere de Cartier 1986
- Calvin Klein — Obsession 1985
- Krizia — Teatro alla Scala 1985
Often paired with
Vetiver 29Jasmine 28Musk 28Sandalwood 25Amber 25Oakmoss 24Bergamot 22Rose 22Patchouli 22Vanilla 19Ylang-Ylang 18Orris Root 17Carnation 17Lily-Of-The-Valley 15Narcissus 13Tuberose 13