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Zoologist Moth unisex
Zoologist

Moth unisex

Floral
White Floral
Woody
Oud
Earthy
Musky
Powdery
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Zoologist is a niche fragrance house known for its animal-themed collection, with each scent designed to capture the essence of a particular creature. Moth, released in 2018, is part of this conceptual lineup and comes as an eau de parfum.

Moth opens with a striking spice-forward composition, combining clove, black pepper, saffron, and cumin with bright lemon, creating an initially sharp and aromatic profile. The heart softens considerably with a creamy floral bouquet of heliotrope, mimosa, jasmine, and rose that adds sweetness and femininity to the composition. The base is where the fragrance's nocturnal character emerges, anchored by oud, smoke, honey, and resins that build a warm, enveloping finish. The overall effect is a smoky oriental that balances spiced top notes with lush florals and a distinctly woody, slightly animalic base.

Moth works best for those seeking an oriental with genuine complexity and a darker aesthetic. It's well-suited to cooler months and evening wear, though its spice-forward opening makes it versatile enough for confident daytime application. The fragrance aligns with The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Homesteader scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
White Floral
29%
Woody
57%
Oud
70%
Earthy
40%
Musky
60%
Powdery
44%
Warm Spicy
100%
Spicy
45%
Sweet
50%
Smoky
90%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Clove
Clove
Intensely aromatic and medicinal with a sharp, almost numbing warmth, clove is one of perfumery's most assertive spice notes. It appears in classic oriental and masculine fragrances where its forcefulness is a feature, not a bug. Even in small amounts it announces itself clearly, adding drama and depth.
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
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.
Cumin
Cumin
Warm, earthy, and slightly animalic, cumin is one of perfumery's most controversial spice notes because it has a distinctly body-heat quality. In small amounts it adds authentic warmth and depth; in larger doses it becomes sweaty and challenging. Used masterfully in masculine orientals and in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
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.
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Base · 3–12 hrs
Honey
Honey
Sweet, waxy, and faintly animalic, honey in perfumery has an almost skin-like quality, intimate and slightly raw. It's related to beeswax in the natural world, and both add a warmth that reads as close and personal. Honey bridges floral and oriental families, adding natural sweetness with a slightly dark edge.
Smoke
Smoke
Dry, dark, and evocative, smoke in perfumery can mean campfire, incense, or cool ash depending on the material. It adds drama and mystery, creating a sense of depth and heat. Even a small amount of smoke makes a fragrance feel more serious and considered. Often used sparingly as a accent rather than a lead.
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Resins
Resins
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.'
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
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.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match88% 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 Reverie87% 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 Homesteader81% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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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%White Floral29%Woody57%Oud70%Earthy40%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zoologist Moth unisex smell like? +
Zoologist is a niche fragrance house known for its animal-themed collection, with each scent designed to capture the essence of a particular creature. Moth, released in 2018, is part of this conceptual lineup and comes as an eau de parfum. Moth opens with a striking spice-forward composition, combining clove, black pepper, saffron, and cumin with bright lemon, creating an initially sharp and aromatic profile. The heart softens considerably with a creamy floral bouquet of heliotrope, mimosa, jasmine, and rose that adds sweetness and femininity to the composition. The base is where the fragrance's nocturnal character emerges, anchored by oud, smoke, honey, and resins that build a warm, enveloping finish. The overall effect is a smoky oriental that balances spiced top notes with lush florals and a distinctly woody, slightly animalic base. Moth works best for those seeking an oriental with genuine complexity and a darker aesthetic. It's well-suited to cooler months and evening wear, though its spice-forward opening makes it versatile enough for confident daytime application. The fragrance aligns with The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Homesteader scent profiles.
What are the notes in Zoologist Moth unisex? +
Top: Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron, Cumin, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Lemon. Heart: Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Resins, Musk, Guaiac Wood, Ambergris, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Moth unisex? +
Zoologist Moth unisex belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Zoologist Moth unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Armaf Royal Amber Oud Pour Homme (Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Jasmine), Al Haramain Al Haramain Treasure (Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Rose), Rasasi Qasamat - Morhaf (Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rose, Jasmine), Armaf Profumi D'art 03 Legni Dolci Bruciati (Guaiac Wood, Ambergris, Iris, Rose), Boadicea The Victorious Dasman (Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rose, Saffron) may smell similar to Moth 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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