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Zoologist Hyrax unisex
Zoologist

Hyrax unisex

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Musky
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Zoologist is an indie house known for fragrances inspired by animals, each one exploring the sensory world of its namesake creature. Hyrax, released in 2018, takes its cue from the small, rock-dwelling mammal and its distinctive scent glands, translating that animalic character into an unexpectedly wearable fragrance.

The fragrance opens with saffron and pink pepper over elemi and Turkish rose, a bittersweet, slightly peppery introduction. The heart brings in a central accord built around the hyrax note itself, paired with whiskey and styrax for warmth and depth, while hyacinth adds a floral counterpoint. The base is where Hyrax fully commits to its animalic DNA: castoreum and civet provide that raw, intimate quality, anchored by amber, benzoin, patchouli, and sandalwood. Tonka bean adds sweetness without softening the rough edges. The overall effect is a balsamic, spicy oriental with genuine character.

This is a fragrance for someone comfortable with animalic notes and looking for something genuinely different, not just conventionally attractive. It works equally well on any gender and suits cooler months or evening wear when its warmth and complexity shine. Fans of unconventional fragrances will find kinship with The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
50%
Floral
25%
Rose
60%
Woody
67%
Patchouli
33%
Earthy
58%
Musky
33%
Amber
90%
Warm Spicy
80%
Spicy
75%
Balsamic
100%
Vanilla
67%
Sweet
67%
Gourmand
33%
Leather
33%
Smoky
50%
Animalic
100%
Creamy
33%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
elemi
elemi
Light, piney, and slightly citrusy resin from the Philippines, elemi is frankincense's more approachable, transparent cousin. It has a fresh, almost lemony sharpness alongside its resinous warmth, making it useful in both fresh and oriental compositions. A bridge between sharp and deep, fresh and warm.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Turkish Rose
Turkish Rose
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Hyrax
Hyrax
Whiskey
Whiskey
Styrax
Styrax
A complex resin with both balsamic-sweet and slightly rubbery, leathery facets, styrax adds a dense, heavy warmth to oriental fragrances. It has an almost tar-like quality that, in context, creates depth and presence. One of the oldest perfumery ingredients, it anchors many classic oriental bases.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth
Intensely green and floral with an almost sharp, piercing sweetness, hyacinth is one of spring's most assertive flowers. It has a cold, watery quality alongside its floral richness that makes it feel fresh and slightly dangerous. Polarising in perfumery because of its strength, but magical when well handled.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Castoreum
Castoreum
One of perfumery's most storied animalic materials, castoreum comes from the scent glands of the North American beaver. It has a complex profile: leathery, slightly smoky, and sweet, with a warm, skin-like quality. Natural castoreum is rarely used today (ethical concerns); synthetic versions recreate its distinctive warmth in classic leather fragrances.
Civet
Civet
An animalic note with a raw, musky, slightly fecal quality that might sound unappealing but adds extraordinary depth and sensuality in small amounts. Natural civet is no longer used (it was obtained unethically); modern substitutes are kinder but similarly provocative. A hallmark of classic Chanel and Guerlain 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.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
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.
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.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match86% 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 Reverie85% 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 Seducer84% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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Scent Profile
Fresh50%
Floral25%
Rose60%
Woody67%
Patchouli33%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP

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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 Hyrax unisex smell like? +
Zoologist is an indie house known for fragrances inspired by animals, each one exploring the sensory world of its namesake creature. Hyrax, released in 2018, takes its cue from the small, rock-dwelling mammal and its distinctive scent glands, translating that animalic character into an unexpectedly wearable fragrance. The fragrance opens with saffron and pink pepper over elemi and Turkish rose, a bittersweet, slightly peppery introduction. The heart brings in a central accord built around the hyrax note itself, paired with whiskey and styrax for warmth and depth, while hyacinth adds a floral counterpoint. The base is where Hyrax fully commits to its animalic DNA: castoreum and civet provide that raw, intimate quality, anchored by amber, benzoin, patchouli, and sandalwood. Tonka bean adds sweetness without softening the rough edges. The overall effect is a balsamic, spicy oriental with genuine character. This is a fragrance for someone comfortable with animalic notes and looking for something genuinely different, not just conventionally attractive. It works equally well on any gender and suits cooler months or evening wear when its warmth and complexity shine. Fans of unconventional fragrances will find kinship with The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Seducer.
What are the notes in Zoologist Hyrax unisex? +
Top: Saffron, elemi, Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose. Heart: Hyrax, Whiskey, Styrax, Hyacinth. Base: Castoreum, Civet, Amber, Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean.
What fragrance family is Hyrax unisex? +
Zoologist Hyrax unisex belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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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