Civet

Musk & Animalic · appears in 1 documented composition

Library uses

Dominant placement

base

Avg. longevity of hosts

12.0 h

Strongest season

Autumn

How it behaves in a formula

Across this library, Civet appears 0 times as a top note, 0 times in the heart and 1 time in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.

Compositions containing Civet in this library average 12.0 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and winter wear. Treat that as a tendency of the musk & animalic family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.

Fragrances built with Civet

Guerlain

Shalimar

1925

Amber Oriental · Women

Crafted by Jacques Guerlain in 1925 and inspired by the legendary love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Shalimar stands as one of the absolute masterpieces of amber oriental perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intense, sparkling burst of citrus dominated by crisp lemon and bergamot, which rapidly transitions into a dark, powdery, and deeply resinous heart. The core is anchored by a generous overdose of natural iris and smoky vetiver, creating an intriguing tension between cool, earthy elegance and smoldering warmth. As it settles onto the skin, Shalimar reveals its true identity through a legendary dry-down of rich, animalic vanilla, smooth leather, opoponax, and incense. Rather than a modern, linear confection, this composition demands patience and skin chemistry interaction, shifting continuously over many hours. It is an unapologetically dramatic, opulent, and historical olfactory journey designed for those who appreciate complex vintage architecture and profound depth in fragrance.

10-14 hoursAutumn / Winter