Civet Cat Chypre

Lavender and bergamot open with crisp, herbal clarity before ylang-ylang and jasmine bloom into the heart—creamy, almost indolic warmth softened by rose and the dry woodiness of cedar. Carrot seeds add an unexpected spiced earthiness. As the composition settles, oakmoss emerges with a distinctly animalic edge from civet, grounded by sandalwood and orris root's powdery iris undertone. Tonka bean brings subtle sweetness while labdanum deepens the resinous base, musk anchoring everything into skin—the drydown evolves into a warm, vetted amber tinged with that unmistakable animalic richness and the lingering powder of orris.