Civet Fragrance Oil

The natural extraction is from the anal glands of the civet cat and is often described as repulsive and fecal.  The animal uses the scent to mark out their territory.  Although pungent, over time the natural scent mellows and develops a musk-like aroma, that is prized in perfumery.  

Collection of the natural scent is considered by most to be unethical and synthetic versions are preferred.  Civet is a base note that can bring warmth to a blend and vitality to a blend (especially florals).

Additional Notes:

Civet is part of a range of single note (synthetic) fragrances that can be blended with other notes from the range, with essential oils or to customise fragrances.  The range includes scents that are used extensively in fine perfumery but their rarity and expense may often make them unfeasible to use in blends in their natural form.

Please note that usage rates will depend on individual formulations/blends.  Please consult your safety assessment (where applicable).  MSDS and allergen declarations can be located here... You are advised to test sampling to check suitability in individual formulations before up-scaling. We would welcome any feedback and experience and would most certainly appreciate your reviews.

Customer Reviews:

I wish I knew what the real thing smelt like, but this FO I would describe as having very pleasant animal overtones. Sweet and almost floral, but
musky at the same time... a bit of an enigma

Lovely scent and not at all what I expected. For me it reminds me of a strong, concentrated Lily of the Valley. Strange, I know right, but we are all
different. ;)rnrn