Animalic

Civettone

Note Profile

Natural

About

Civettone has a strong, musky, and animalic scent profile, reminiscent of natural civet but with a cleaner, slightly powdery undertone. It is often described as warm, sensual, and slightly sweet, providing depth and longevity to fragrances. Used in trace amounts, it can impart a creamy, velvety musk character without the harshness of true animalic materials.

Scent Profile

Civettone possesses a powerful animalic musk aroma with warm, creamy, and slightly sweet facets. Its scent is smoother and more refined than natural civet, with a subtle powdery undertone that softens its intensity. Over time, civettone mellows, leaving a velvety, persistent musk impression.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 0%

Warm 5%

Woody 0%

Earthy 10%

Animalic 75%

Fresh 0%

Origin

Civettone is a macrocyclic ketone originally isolated from the glandular secretions of the African civet cat. Today, it is produced synthetically for ethical and sustainability reasons, using chemical processes that replicate its natural structure.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use civettone in trace amounts as a base note to impart warmth, sensuality, and lasting power to compositions. It is valued for blending with florals, musks, and orientals, where it enhances complexity and creates a soft, animalic foundation without overt harshness.

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