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ZOOLOGIST

SNOWY OWL

Name: SNOWY OWL
Brand: ZOOLOGIST
Price: 200.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$200

Description

Zoologist Snowy Owl opens with a crisp, almost icy sensation, evoking the stillness of a winter landscape with a cool mint and a unique snow accord. As it settles, delicate white florals like lily of the valley, snowdrop, and iris emerge, softened by a subtle hint of coconut and a green touch of galbanum. The dry down reveals a gentle warmth, blending soft musks, creamy vanilla, and earthy oakmoss, creating a serene yet compelling scent that feels both ethereal and grounded. It's a fragrance that captures the quiet majesty of its namesake, balancing cold freshness with a comforting, feathery softness. Perfumer: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Scent Profile

Floral

Woody

Musky

Fresh

Green

Earthy

Powdery

Notes

Top Notes

Snow Accord

Lily-Of-The-Valley

Mint

Coconut

Middle Notes

Iris

Snowdrop

White Rose

Mate

Frankincense

Galbanum

Base Notes

Ambrette Seed

Cedar

Civet

Musk

Oakmoss

Tonka Bean

Vanilla

About ZOOLOGIST

Zoologist Perfumes, founded by Victor Wong in 2013, specializes in animal-inspired fragrances that capture the wild idiosyncrasies of the animal kingdom through bold, unusual scents ranging from eerie caves to mossy rainforests. Collaborating with independent award-winning perfumers, the brand emphasizes creative freedom, ethical synthetic musks, and transformative olfactory art that evokes entire ecosystems, appealing to niche enthusiasts seeking shocking, artistic, and long-lasting perfumes. Its signature style features detailed animal illustrations with human features and a philosophy of pushing perfumery boundaries beyond conventional wearability.

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Perfumer

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is a renowned American natural perfumer who began her fragrance career in 1991 while studying art in Boston at ESSENSE Perfumery. She applies fine art principles—texture, color, line, light, and shape—to create distinctive, hand-blended fragrances using predominantly natural ingredients. Founded in 2003, DSH Perfumes has established her as a leading figure in niche perfumery, with nearly 30 years of experience and recognition as Perfumer of the Year in 2010 by the Natural Perfumers Guild.

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Reviews

4.6

Excellent13 reviews

Luckyscent

5.0/5 • 5 reviews

Ministry of Scent

4.4/5 • 8 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Snowy Owl as a unique and evocative scent that truly captures the essence of a cold, snowy environment, often with an earthy undertone. It's frequently noted for its initial icy freshness that transitions into a softer, more floral and musky dry down, though some find it polarizing due to its distinct green and earthy facets.

Pros

Interesting and Original: Many appreciate its unique interpretation of a winter scent, moving beyond typical 'fresh' or 'gourmand' cold weather fragrances.

Evocative of Winter/Spring Transition: It's praised for smelling like snow, cold air, and the subtle emergence of flowers through melting snow, creating a vivid imagery.

Soft and Wearable: Despite its conceptual nature, many find it surprisingly wearable, with a semi-transparent, soft, and feather-like quality.

Quality Composition: Reviewers often highlight the smooth blending of notes, creating a sophisticated and gently layered experience.

Cons

Polarizing Earthiness: Some reviewers find the earthy or 'soil' note too prominent or unpleasant, likening it to damp earth or even a rubbery smell.

Subtle Performance: While an Extrait de Parfum, some note it wears quieter than expected, becoming a skin scent relatively quickly for them.

Coconut Discrepancy: The coconut note is sometimes barely detectable or not perceived as fitting the theme by some, while others find it a gentle, natural addition.