Civet unisex
Zoologist is an indie fragrance house known for animal-inspired scents that lean into naturalistic interpretations of animalic accords rather than traditional perfumery. Their fragrances tend to be unconventional and unapologetic about their raw material focus.
Civet opens with calamus providing a slightly sharp, earthy introduction before the heart settles into a warm blend of amber, cinnamon, incense, and jasmine, with labdanum adding sweetness and depth. The base is substantive, layering amber, benzoin, and sandalwood with a prominent musk and cedar foundation. The overall character is distinctly animalic and musky with warm spicy and balsamic qualities, creating something that feels like animalic amber with incense-driven warmth rather than a traditional oriental sweetness.
This is a fragrance for people comfortable with animalic notes and looking for something with genuine depth and complexity. It works well in cooler months or evening wear, where its heavier amber-musk base can fully develop. If you're drawn to fragrances with raw, animalic character, try The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Homesteader.
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