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ZOOLOGIST

SQUID

Name: SQUID
Brand: ZOOLOGIST
Price: 200.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$200

Description

Zoologist Squid is an aromatic aquatic fragrance that truly captures the essence of the deep, mysterious ocean. It opens with a striking blend of crisp incense, a unique solar salicylate, and a hint of pink pepper, immediately setting a melancholic yet intriguing tone. As it develops, the heart reveals a distinctive black ink accord, salty sea notes, and the resinous warmth of opoponax, creating a sweet and cloudy depth. The fragrance settles into a profound base of moody ambergris, comforting benzoin, and soft musk, evoking the endless, rippling mysteries of the sea. Perfumer: Celine Barel

Scent Profile

Aromatic

Aquatic

Salty

Inky

Resinous

Smoky

Spicy

Mysterious

Melancholic

Notes

Top Notes

Incense

Amyl Salicylate

Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Ink

Sea Salt

Opoponax

Base Notes

Ambergris

Benzoin

Musk

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

Celine Barel

Céline Barel, born in Grasse, France—the historic heart of perfumery—transitioned from a career in marketing and international management to perfumery after internships at Mane and training at IFF's prestigious school under mentors like Pierre Wargny, spanning locations from the Netherlands to New York and Grasse. Renowned for her visual, synaesthetic approach to scents that evoke colors, textures, and emotions, she has created iconic fragrances for brands including Aesop (Aurner, Tacit), Jo Malone London, Coach, Loewe, Zoologist (Squid), and others, blending opulent ambers, white florals, and unconventional materials. Her 17+ years in the industry feature interdisciplinary collaborations like olfactive operas and MoMA exhibitions, pushing perfumery's boundaries.

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Reviews

4.3

Very Good20 reviews

Luckyscent

4.5/5 • 13 reviews

Ministry of Scent

4.5/5 • 4 reviews

Twisted Lily

3.0/5 • 3 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often praise Zoologist Squid for its daring and unique interpretation of an oceanic scent, frequently highlighting the realistic ink and sea salt notes. It's widely considered one of the brand's most successful fragrances for perfectly encapsulating its animal inspiration while remaining surprisingly wearable.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is consistently described as fantastic, with the middle notes holding strong for an extended period, and the fragrance lasting 6-10+ hours on skin.

Quality composition: The ink accord is particularly lauded for its authentic smell without any harsh chemical undertones, creating a unique and well-blended experience.

Unique character: Many appreciate its unconventional and daring approach, making it a standout in the niche fragrance community for its ability to evoke the deep sea.

Cons

Specific limitation: The scent profile may not appeal to everyone's personal style, with some finding the intense aquatic or oceanic notes challenging.

Situational drawback: Some reviewers mention that the benzoin sweetness can feel cloying, and it might not perform optimally on all skin types, particularly colder skin.