Civettone
Civettone has a warm musk scent with a soft animalic undertone. In a blend, it can feel rounded and intimate rather than sharply dirty or overtly leathery.
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It adds depth to flowers, amber and musks and can give a composition a more skin-like finish. Its effect differs from the fuller, more complex idea of a civet accord.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Civettone is a specific aroma molecule associated with civet scent chemistry and available as a synthetic perfumery material. Its name does not establish the use of animal-derived civet.
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Rose can smell fresh and lemony, richly petal-like, honeyed, spicy or softly powdery
Amber →
Amber usually suggests a warm blend of resins, soft vanilla and balsamic sweetness
Musk →
Musk can suggest clean fabric, warm skin, soft powder or a rounded, gently animalic warmth
Material references
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