Civet

15 reseñas

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• Chef Peporr

  February 28, 2017

  

  Since I read the notes for Civet, I knew I’d love it, and after trying it, I confirmed I was right: I like it even more than I expected. Zoologist opened a bottle from 30 years ago. The term ‘New Vintage’ rings a bell. What is it? Civet and my Antaeus from 1986 are very similar. It’s a beast of old-school animal notes (leather, woods, and 80s cypress) but with modern edges like coffee, ylang-ylang, and white flowers. The result is a gorgeous animal fragrance with floral touches and an interesting sweet finish.

• oscarsh86

  April 15, 2018

  

  At first, there’s an ephemeral citrus touch that gives way to an almost linear pyramid until the end: civet, leather, flowers, resins, and a gourmand coffee base. The civet is subtly dirty, the flowers slightly creamy due to the neroli, and you can intuit the carnation. The scent is resinous with the leather adding seriousness and the coffee base. It has little evolution but nuances that appear and disappear. It’s a retro style modernized with good performance that lasts hours, although it perhaps leans feminine and is better for cool climates. I like it for the quality of the well-mixed notes, but I feel it lacks something to fully excite me.

• oscarsh86

  April 17, 2018

  

  At first, there are citrus notes that fade quickly, giving way to the heart. Civet, leather, flowers, resins, and a gourmand touch of coffee. The civet gives that dirty but subtle vibe without going overboard; the flowers are a bit creamy due to the neroli, and I can detect the carnation. It smells resinous, and the leather adds seriousness. It’s linear, but with nuances that appear and disappear. A retro style modernized. Performance is excellent, lasting hours; it’s unisex but leans feminine, perfect for cool climates. I like the quality of the notes and their blend, but I feel it’s missing something to fully excite me.

• LoboDeLoto

  September 21, 2019

  

  Direct and potent fragrance: upon application, citrus and floral notes give way in seconds to an intense, dirty but not scary civet. Coffee and Russian leather give it structure, while musk and vanilla soften the brutality to leave only the wild. If you have the budget, it’s an ideal must-have for my 25 years and up, with the right outfit. Daytime with one spray, nighttime between 3 and 4 sprays; believe me, no one remains indifferent. I wouldn’t call it sexy, but it has something hypnotic: at first sniff, you think ‘wow, what is that crap?’ and then you become addicted.

• LoboDeLoto

  October 9, 2019

  

  It’s a direct and powerful fragrance: upon application, you notice citrus and florals that in seconds give way to a dirty but not scary civet, wrapped in Russian coffee and Russian leather with musk and vanilla to soften it without losing its wildness. If you have the budget, it’s a must starting at 25 years old, ideal with a specific outfit. During the day, one spray is enough; at night, between 3 and 4, and no one will go unnoticed. It’s not sexy, but hypnotic: at first sniff you think ‘wow, what is that crap?’ and then you become addicted.

• kjarr

  January 10, 2020

  

  This Civet is a warmie, those intense ones! Perfect for winter days, whether morning, afternoon, or night, but if it’s hot, I’m not even thinking about it. It has synthetic animal notes (Zoologist confirms, no real skin) and is very well made. It reminds me of Kouros pre-reformulation for that animal touch, though not as much as the YSL beast back in the day. Be careful buying it blind: either you love these notes or you’ll straight to the trash. Try it first, it’s vital. The longevity is brutal, accompanying you from morning to night, dropping from arm projection to skin, but the trail remains noticeable after hours. It’s exceptional, but watch your用量, you can overdo it. On my skin, which is very generous, it lasts over 12 hours and I can feel it all day. As they say on Fragrantica, you feel wrapped in a bubble of scent. With this longevity and trail, try before you buy, even if it’s a repeat, it’s necessary. Finding it is hard; only some Spanish and European websites sell it. The price is high, so if you don’t have much in your wallet, wait for sales. In summary: warm, potent, with presence, very marked animal notes, and long-lasting. Only for animal lovers.

• kjarr

  January 11, 2020

  

  This Civet is an intense warmth, perfect for winter days, whether morning, afternoon, or night, but only if it’s cold; with higher temperatures, I can’t even imagine it. Although it has synthetic animal notes (Zoologist claims they don’t use real materials), it’s very well crafted. It reminds me, without being identical, of Kouros before the last reformulations for that animal touch, being powerful though not as much as the YSL beast in its prime. Watch out when buying blind: either you like this type of notes or it goes straight to the trash. That’s why you should test before buying. Its longevity is extremely high; it accompanies you from morning to night, with projection that drops from arm-to-skin but with notable sillage after hours. It’s exceptional here, be careful with the number of sprays because you can overdo it. On my skin, which is very grateful, it lasts more than 12 hours and I feel it all day. As they say on Fragrantica, you feel wrapped in a bubble of scent that surrounds you. With that longevity and sillage, it’s vital to test it first. Even if I repeat myself, it has to be done. Finding where to buy it isn’t easy, although some Spanish and European websites sell it. The price is high, so if you don’t have a deep wallet, wait for sales. In summary: warm, powerful, with presence, marked animal notes, and long-lasting. Only for animal lovers.

• m7

  September 17, 2020

  

  I love the atomizer of this fragrance, but I won’t use it again in ten years.

• Emorandeira

  January 7, 2021

  

  I tried it today after so long and it doesn’t disappoint. Although the name suggests something more animal than Marlou perfumes, it’s just right to be wearable. For me, on my skin, the civet and resins win over the flowers, with a very timid gourmand touch that gets crushed by that intense balsamic vibe. I like it, but I’d only buy a travel size, not a full bottle, since I wouldn’t use it frequently. I compared it to Jungle Jezebel by Sarah Baker: when dry, they’re similar, but I prefer Sarah’s for its fruity character and being less intense, although this Zoologist one projects more. It’s not a scent bomb; it has a strong opening but becomes very pleasant as it dries down. It’s not for every day, but don’t be scared, it tames well. Scent: 8.5 Longevity: 9 Sillage: 8 Value/Price: 7 Versatility: 5 Originality: 9 Overall: 9

• Emorandeira

  January 12, 2021

  

  Finally tried this fragrance and it doesn’t disappoint. Although the name suggests something more animal than Marlou’s perfumes, it’s just right, wearable, and nothing unpleasant. It’s strong and intense; although the flowers are noticeable, on my skin the civet and resins predominate, leaving the flowers in the background. It has a very timid sweet and gourmand touch that gets overwhelmed by the animal and balsamic intensity. I like it, but I wouldn’t buy the full bottle; maybe a travel size, since I wouldn’t use it frequently. I compared it to Sarah Baker’s Jungle Jezebel: as it dries down, they are very similar, but I prefer Jezebel for its fruity character with banana and bubblegum, although this Zoologist one is more intense and projects more. That makes it less wearable and complicates the choice: travel size civet or full bottle Jezebel? Not sure, but it will be a mid-term purchase. I agree that Civet isn’t a bomb: the opening scares, but as it dries down, it’s very pleasant. Not for every day or every taste, but don’t be afraid: it tames well. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Sillage: 8, Value: 7, Versatility: 5, Originality: 9, Overall: 9

• Adrian Escobar

  January 3, 2022

  

  I used it just on the morning of the 25th (applied on the 24th); it’s an atomic bomb, smells strong and constant, not for everyone. I agree with @emorandeira; what stands out are the resins and the animal civet (something not everyone likes, especially if you’re dancing). It’s not conquering at all; it smells good to me, but I repeat, it’s not for everyone. I think I’ll just keep the 11ml decants. The official website sells it (that’s the one I have), please don’t buy blind.

• ismaexdad

  January 19, 2022

  

  The good thing about some hyper-hyped YouTubers reviewing fragrances is that by trying them and forming your own judgment, you gradually discern which channels provide good content. I’m sure you’ve all smelled the unpleasant odor of a disco bathroom at 4 AM, with that mix of body odors trying to be covered up by kilos of stale air freshener. That’s what Civet smells like for the first hour. If you’ve heard Sex and the Sea Neroli by F. Bianchi, you already have the rest of the idea. Order a cheap decant for the experience and ‘just in case,’ but never buy blind.

• Jas

  April 6, 2023

  

  In one word: Bestiality

• paoko

  February 2, 2024

  

  Starts dirty and animal, perhaps that civet they mention, with a sweet touch and a beautiful orange base. Then it turns musky with a bit of leather here and there. I detect smoke and amber, and lots more spices as it dries down. That subtle orange skin note always lingers underneath everything. Strong at first, but then it settles beautifully and, like most Zoologist scents, lasts forever. For me, it’s the one that fits the brand best: an animal in a suit, an elegant and interesting beast. Delicious fragrance, I’m sure I’ll use it.

• Coquita

  January 1, 2026

  

  Sounds like the evolution of those ultra-powerful perfumes from another era. It starts with a tutti frutti bubblegum accord, as @emorandeira noted in their Jungle Jezebel review, before breaking down into thousands of indistinguishable floral-resinous notes. The plumeria stands out, though you can also detect spices, resins, and vanilla. The animal touch at the beginning is very subtle, but it gains strength as it dries down, losing its floral character and becoming more resinous. Still, that animal nuance never dominates; it just adds a ‘dirty’ wink to the blend. It’s a very potent fragrance with strong sillage and lasting hours. The scent is a feminine unisex, ideal for cold, formal nights. I picture a middle-aged woman leaving the Paris Opera with bright red lipstick, styled hair, and wrapped in furs. It feels like a mature, bold fragrance that suits me better than the reverse. I see it more for people who love vintage perfumes. In today’s perfumery fashion, this is a statement of intent. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 8/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 9/10