Weil 1928 Parfum

F £ Acquired

Zibeline

by Claude Fraysse

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Weil Zibeline is a Parfum launched in 1928, created by Claude Fraysse. Zibeline opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Weil's Zibeline carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 1920s masterpiece is a divisive beast, loved for its animalic complexity and hated by those who can't stomach the civet. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you're feeling adventurous, it's a classy ride.
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Zibeline Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with prominent civet and rich notes, make it too much for the office. However, it's perfect for intimate date nights and adds a touch of glamour to formal events, especially in cooler weather.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zibeline opens with a bright, sharp aldehyde blast, quickly joined by the green aromatic kick of tarragon and a whisper of citrus. The heart softens into a sophisticated floral blend of iris, rose, and ylang-ylang, powdery and elegant. The dry down is where the magic happens: a warm, animalic embrace of civet and musk, sweetened by honey and tonka bean, grounded by rich sandalwood and vetiver. It's a journey from sparkling aldehydes to a deeply sensual, almost gourmand, amber base.

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