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Zoologist Civet | Fragrance Samples UK

Zoologist Civet | Fragrance Samples UK

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Size

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml / 10ml)
100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.

Overview

Fragrance Family: Animalic Floral / Chypre / Resinous Woody
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Style: Bold floral-chypre opening with intense animalic depth, coffee, leather, and resinous warmth
Best For: Evening wear, cold weather, statement or niche fragrance occasions
Season: Autumn, Winter

 

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Lemon, Orange, Spices, Tarragon
Middle Notes: Carnation, Frangipani, Heliotrope, Hyacinth, Linden-blossom, Tuberose, Ylang
Base Notes: Balsams, Civet, Coffee, Incense, Labdanum, Musks, Oakmoss, Resins, Russian Leather, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woods

 

What It Smells Like

Civet opens with a bright but spicy citrus-floral introduction. Bergamot, lemon, orange, and black pepper create a sharp, aromatic lift, while tarragon adds a slightly green, herbal edge. The opening feels both fresh and slightly volatile, setting up the contrast for the heavier base.

As it develops, the fragrance becomes intensely floral and rich. Carnation brings a clove-like spiciness, while tuberose and ylang ylang add creamy white floral depth. Heliotrope introduces a powdery sweetness, and hyacinth gives a green floral sharpness. Linden blossom softens the structure, making the heart feel dense, layered, and opulent.

In the dry down, the fragrance becomes deeply animalic, resinous, and leathery. Civet and musks (synthetic) create a strong animalic warmth, while coffee adds a dark roasted bitterness. Incense, labdanum, balsams, and oakmoss build a classic chypre backbone, and Russian leather introduces a smoky, worn leather effect. Vanilla and woods smooth the edges without fully softening its intensity.

Overall, the fragrance feels bold, animalic, floral, leathery, resinous, and intensely complex with a vintage chypre character.

 

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When To Wear It?

  • Evening wear or night-time events
  • Autumn and winter seasons
  • Formal or statement fragrance occasions
  • Cool weather environments
  • Situations where a strong niche scent is appropriate

Who It Is For?

This fragrance is best suited to those who enjoy:

  • Strong animalic chypre fragrances
  • Leather and incense-heavy perfumes
  • Vintage-style complex compositions

It may appeal to those who prefer:

  • Bold, unapologetic niche scents
  • Coffee, resin, and musk combinations
  • Deep floral-animalic contrasts

Why Buy a Sample?

  • Experience highly complex niche fragrances before committing
  • Ideal for exploration of artistic perfumery houses
  • Affordable way to test unusual or polarising scents
  • Travel-friendly format for layering or rotation

Product Information

Each sample is decanted from the original fragrance bottle into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser and is available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml or 10ml sizes.

This format allows you to explore highly complex niche fragrances in a flexible and affordable way before purchasing a full bottle.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance / Parfum, Hexamethylindanopyran, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pinene, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Menthol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vanillin, Eugenol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil / Extract, Terpineol, Geranyl Acetate, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Rose Ketones, Terpinolene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzaldehyde, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Terpinene, Carvone, Methyl Salicylate, Farnesol, CI 61565 (Green 3), CI 19140 (Yellow 5)

Authenticity & Disclaimer

All fragrances are 100% genuine and sourced from original retail bottles. This is an independent decant service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the brand.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Not intended for use on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. This is not a cosmetic product.

Warning:
Flammable liquid and vapor., May cause an allergic skin reaction., Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Use only in well-ventilated areas., Avoid spraying on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.

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