Animal Accord

An Animal fragrance accord is an exotic, primal and sensual blend of fragrance notes that hark back to the era where the use of natural animal-derived ingredients was common in perfumery. This olfactory category encompasses a broad range of notes, evoking anything from leather and fur to the oceanic scent of ambergris and the intrigue of musk.

The befitting opening notes of an animalic fragrance can be raw and challenging, layered with mysterious nuances that may be less familiar to the modern nose, yet undeniably magnetic. It might include facets of honey, which with their sweet, sticky intensity, or civet, capturing its smoky, leathery and musky impressions.

The heart of the composition often features musk, a classic animalic note once derived from the musk deer but now often created synthetically. The musk note indulges in a sensual, warm, and powdery scent that is profound yet nuanced, bestowing the fragrance with an alluring intimate aura.

The base notes often rely on the sensual richness of amber and its resinous warmth. Ambergris, a gem of nature from the digestive system of sperm whales, plays a special role. Again, these are now predominantly replicated synthetically for ethical and sustainability reasons, while retaining the marine, sweet, earthy and tobacco-like qualities that elevates the overall composition.

The supporting roles of woody and earthy notes, tonka beans or vanilla cannot be ignored. They bring depth, sophistication, and longevity to the mix, ensuring the sensual cloak of the animalic fragrance lingers on the skin for hours.

There might be an immediate shock value to animalic fragrances, but once settled on the skin, they become intimately personal and transformative, evolving with individual body chemistry. This fragrance accord manages to strike a delicate balance between raw animal instincts and a profound sophistication. Every whiff is a sensual journey, reminding us of our deep connection and fascination with nature and its most primal elements.