Civet Cat Chypre is very much what it says on the bottle - a beautifully classical floral Chypre scent with a good dose of civet. Whilst utilising very traditional ideas and classical connotations, I feel this fragrance is actually rather modern in its execution. The bright, citric elements of bergamot with aromatics of lavender and sage are far more prominent than I was expecting. From here a buttery heart of ylang and orris has its creamy, powdery facets elevated by touches of oakmoss, sandalwood and carrot seed. Whilst the perfumer claims real civet paste is used here, it certainly doesn’t smell like it unfortunately. That’s not to say it’s not present, but it’s not as animalic as I would have liked it to be. Overall the sweet musky aspect of this fragrance is actually very tame and easy to wear. That’s why I consider this a modern perfume, it takes all the classical elements of Chypre and reimagines it into something easily wearable in the 21st century. It’s a lovely scent, but not full bottle worthy for me.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes
What does Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes smell like?
Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes features top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, and Lavender, middle notes of Carrot Seeds, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes of Civet, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Orris Root, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes last?
Based on user reviews, Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes has very good longevity, typically lasting 6-10 hours. The longevity rating is 4.0 out of 5.
What is the sillage of Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes?
Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes has moderate sillage that stays close to the skin but is noticeable. The sillage rating is 3.0 out of 5.
Who created Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes?
Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes was created by Matthew Meleg.
When was Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes released?
Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes was released in 2020.
What season is Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes best for?
According to user reviews, Civet Cat Chypre by Meleg Perfumes is best suited for Spring and Fall.
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Civet Cat Chypre, from Meleg Perfumes was released in 2020. The perfumer behind this creation is Matthew Meleg. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage, and Lavender, middle notes of Carrot Seeds, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and base notes of Civet, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Orris Root, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean.
Civet Cat Chypre is very much what it says on the bottle - a beautifully classical floral Chypre scent with a good dose of civet. Whilst utilising very traditional ideas and classical connotations, I feel this fragrance is actually rather modern in its execution. The bright, citric elements of bergamot with aromatics of lavender and sage are far more prominent than I was expecting. From here a buttery heart of ylang and orris has its creamy, powdery facets elevated by touches of oakmoss, sandalwood and carrot seed. Whilst the perfumer claims real civet paste is used here, it certainly doesn’t smell like it unfortunately. That’s not to say it’s not present, but it’s not as animalic as I would have liked it to be. Overall the sweet musky aspect of this fragrance is actually very tame and easy to wear. That’s why I consider this a modern perfume, it takes all the classical elements of Chypre and reimagines it into something easily wearable in the 21st century. It’s a lovely scent, but not full bottle worthy for me.