Eau de Parfum1973
Civet

Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.

Houbigant  ·  Sold as unisex

Civet

A dimly lit study where the scent of musk mingles with powdery notes, evoking a sense of mysterious confidence and lasting grace.

5.001 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprint
muskyanimalicpowderyamber
CivetPremium · $100–250
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Civet, launched by Houbigant in 1973, is an Oriental fragrance that embodies the house's legacy of French elegance and sophistication. This composition opens with a distinctive musky aroma, accented by notes of Civet to create a bold animalic presence. The powdery heart softens this intensity, while amber adds warmth and depth, making Civet a complex blend that is both daring and refined.

How to wear it

Apply Civet sparingly to let its complex layers unfold gradually. The animalic opening can be intense, so one or two sprays are sufficient. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than projecting widely.

Fig. 01 — Civet, Houbigant

05 · Acquire

Where to buy.

Try before you commit

Wear it for a week first

A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.

Ready for a full bottle

Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.

Scent Finder

Not sure it's you?

Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.

Find your scent

Designer Houbigant

More from the house · France

CivetGucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme
Try it layered

With Gucci Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme

Adds patchouli, floral and soft spicy; shares one accord.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

5.00/ 5 · 1 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 100%, disliked or hated by 0%.

Love100%
Like0%
OK0%
Dislike0%
Hate0%
Loading reviews...