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Civet by Zoologist — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Zoologist· 2016

Civet

Name: Civet by Zoologist
Brand: Zoologist
Rating: 7.9 (279 reviews)

7.9279Typically ~$175

Orange and lemon up top, drying down to balsam and civet. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyResinousFloralAnimalWoody

Perfumer: Shelley Waddington

Scent profile

Top notes

Orange Lemon Bergamot Black pepper Spices Tarragon

Heart notes

Frangipani Ylang-ylang Carnation

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Bogue· 2014

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From the same house

When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

78%

Summer

63%

Fall

100%

Day

86%

Night

100%

Where

Office

75%

Casual

86%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

89%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

35%

Civet

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

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