Animalic perfumes

The animalic accord is a scent family that evokes warm skin, leather, fur and a slightly unwashed intimacy, adding sensual depth to a fragrance. Used in small amounts, it makes a perfume feel warmer and more skin-like.

Historically perfumers used animal-derived materials such as musk, civet, castoreum and ambergris. Today these effects are mostly recreated with synthetic molecules and with materials like beeswax, costus root and indole. Animalic notes sit in the base. They pair well with leather, musk, white florals, oud and amber. Because the character is intense, animalic fragrances tend to suit evenings, cooler weather and moments meant to be noticed up close.

The Animalic accord appears in 16,488 perfumes in the Fisfis catalogue. Below are the most popular scents where it leads.