Civet de Nuit

Civet de Nuit is a fragrance that doesn't apologise for its animalic nature—it leans into it with the confidence of someone who understands that true sensuality requires an edge. The aldehydes and heliotrope opening create a deceptively clean entry point, almost powdery, but this is merely the velvet glove concealing what lies beneath. Once the heart emerges, the civet takes centre stage with an unmistakable bodily warmth, that slightly musky, intimate character that feels far more human than floral. The night-blooming jasmine and ylang ylang aren't here to soften the animalic bite—instead, they amplify it, their creamy, almost indolic qualities merging with the civet to create something genuinely transgressive. This is a fragrance for those unafraid of animalic accords, for wearers who understand that beauty often dwells in the uncomfortable. The base is where the composition's true richness reveals itself: white ambergris and castoreum deepen the animalic character further, whilst Mysore sandalwood, benzoin, and tobacco provide grounding warmth rather than sweetness. There's a creamy, resinous density here that feels almost tactile. This is fragrance for nocturnal moments—late-night encounters, dimly lit rooms, skin contact close enough to matter. It's gender-neutral in the most honest sense: not by diluting character, but by refusing to cater to either masculine or feminine expectations. Civet de Nuit demands an audience confident enough to wear something genuinely unusual, something that whispers rather than shouts, something that smells like secrets.