Animalic

🐾 Animalic

Fragrance Family: Animalic / Oriental

Definition: A bold and sensual category characterised by deep, musky, sometimes provocative notes that evoke warmth, skin, and raw sensuality. Originally derived from animal sources, modern versions use synthetic substitutes for ethical and sustainable reasons.

Notes / Accords: Civet, castoreum, musk (synthetic), ambergris (natural or Ambroxan), hyraceum, costus, leather, labdanum.

Subfamilies / Styles: Musky animalic, leathery animalic, sweet animalic, dirty animalic.

Character: Musky, warm, sensual, primal, leathery, dirty, intense, provocative, intimate.