Civet
Civet is a musk & animalic note that appears in 54 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 Jasmine, Vetiver, Musk. Fragrances built on this note cluster mainly in the floral family.
54Perfumes
33Houses
1872–2025Years
525Accords
Fragrances with Civet
Top notes (5)
Heart notes (0)
Base notes (49)
- Chanel — Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait 2021
- Bortnikoff — OUD MAXIMUS 2018
- Roja Dove — Parfums Roja 2016
- Tom Ford — Fleur de Portofino 2015
- Tom Ford — Noir 2012
- Roja Dove — Risque 2012
- Roja Dove — Risque Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 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
Often paired with
Jasmine 40Vetiver 39Musk 38Amber 35Patchouli 34Oakmoss 32Rose 29Vanilla 28Sandalwood 28Bergamot 27Orris Root 24Carnation 23Ylang-Ylang 22Tonka Bean 20Aldehydes 19Coriander 17