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Zoologist Elephant unisex
Zoologist

Elephant unisex

Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Musky
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Zoologist is an indie fragrance house known for creating animal-inspired scents that prioritize atmospheric storytelling over literal representation. Elephant, released in 2017, captures the contemplative nature of these intelligent creatures through a sophisticated floral oriental composition.

The fragrance opens with green leaves and darjeeling tea, establishing an earthy, slightly smoky character before magnolia introduces a delicate floral quality. The heart develops around coconut milk and woody notes, creating a creamy, incense-tinged core that's deepened by cacao pod and jasmine. Sandalwood, musk, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the composition a warm, grounded finish that balances the brighter florals above. The overall effect is meditative and slightly mysterious, with the woody and smoky accords preventing the fragrance from leaning too sweet despite the creamy coconut and floral notes.

Elephant works well for anyone drawn to unconventional florals with depth and restraint. It's equally suitable for men and women, offering a unisex appeal that's thoughtful rather than aggressively neutral. The contemplative mood makes it an excellent choice for quieter moments or cooler seasons when you want something with presence but not projection. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Mystic, The Reverie, or The Cipher, Elephant will likely resonate with you.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
Jasmine
29%
White Floral
57%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
50%
Earthy
79%
Musky
50%
Amber
60%
Warm Spicy
50%
Balsamic
29%
Sweet
29%
Smoky
80%
Creamy
79%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Green Leaves
Green Leaves
Crisp, slightly bitter, and immediately evocative of torn stems and freshly cut grass, green leaf notes add naturalness and vitality to compositions. They work best as accents rather than leads, keeping floral and woody fragrances from becoming overly sweet or heavy. A note that says outdoors, effortlessly.
Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling Tea
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Coconut Milk
Coconut Milk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Cacao Pod
Cacao Pod
The outer shell of the cacao fruit has a raw, earthy, slightly fruity-woody character that is less sweet and more complex than processed cocoa or chocolate. Cacao pod in perfumery adds a naturalistic, slightly fermented depth to compositions, evoking chocolate's origins before the sweetness is added.
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match92% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Reverie83% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Cipher83% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

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The Mystic
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.
Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.
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Scent Profile
Floral100%Jasmine29%White Floral57%Woody100%Patchouli50%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP

Zoologist Elephant unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Zoologist fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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What does Zoologist Elephant unisex smell like? +
Zoologist is an indie fragrance house known for creating animal-inspired scents that prioritize atmospheric storytelling over literal representation. Elephant, released in 2017, captures the contemplative nature of these intelligent creatures through a sophisticated floral oriental composition. The fragrance opens with green leaves and darjeeling tea, establishing an earthy, slightly smoky character before magnolia introduces a delicate floral quality. The heart develops around coconut milk and woody notes, creating a creamy, incense-tinged core that's deepened by cacao pod and jasmine. Sandalwood, musk, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the composition a warm, grounded finish that balances the brighter florals above. The overall effect is meditative and slightly mysterious, with the woody and smoky accords preventing the fragrance from leaning too sweet despite the creamy coconut and floral notes. Elephant works well for anyone drawn to unconventional florals with depth and restraint. It's equally suitable for men and women, offering a unisex appeal that's thoughtful rather than aggressively neutral. The contemplative mood makes it an excellent choice for quieter moments or cooler seasons when you want something with presence but not projection. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Mystic, The Reverie, or The Cipher, Elephant will likely resonate with you.
What are the notes in Zoologist Elephant unisex? +
Top: Green Leaves, Darjeeling Tea, Magnolia. Heart: Coconut Milk, Woody Notes, Cacao Pod, Incense, Jasmine. Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli, Amber.
What fragrance family is Elephant unisex? +
Zoologist Elephant unisex belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Zoologist Elephant unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Moschino Cheap & Chic Light Clouds (Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine, Green Leaves), Alexandria Fragrances Lilly Land (Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine, Green Leaves), Coach Signature Summer Fragrance for women (Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine, Magnolia), Carthusia Carthusia Uomo (Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine, Green Leaves), Escada Escada Magnetic Beat for women (Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine, Green Leaves) may smell similar to Elephant unisex.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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