Zoologist Perfumes 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Civet

by Shelley Waddington

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Zoologist Perfumes Civet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Shelley Waddington. Civet opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Canadian Fir Balsam, Linden Tree, and Leather, and dries down to a base of Balsam, Woody Notes, Musk, and Resins. Zoologist Perfumes's Civet carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet utterly captivating, Zoologist's Civet is a bold amber animalic that sparks love-it-or-hate-it reactions. It's a throwback to classic perfumery, rich and unapologetic.
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  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Civet Eau de 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

With significant longevity and projection, Civet isn't suited for office wear, but its opulent character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic dates. Reviewers often mention its old-world charm fitting elegant, special occasions.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Civet opens with a burst of warm, spiced orange, swiftly evolving into a resinous, woody heart. Rich amber and subtle animalic civet notes intertwine with delicate florals like tuberose and carnation, all grounded by a sophisticated leather and incense base. It's a complex, enveloping scent that evokes vintage glamour.

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