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Zoologist Moth & Hyrax ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 11 April 2018 13 Comments

Canadian indie line Zoologist will launch two new fragrances, Moth and Hyrax.

Moth (shown) ~ "At first encounter, the rich, gothic scent of Zoologist Moth may surprise but soon it hypnotizes. A heavy dose of dark spices jolts your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder of the danger within the tantalizing flame." Moth was developed by perfumer Tomoo Inaba, who was also responsible for the brand's Nightingale. Additional notes include cinnamon, cloves, cumin, lemon, nutmeg, pepper, saffron, heliotrope, iris, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, mimosa, ambergris, musk, oud and vetiver.

Hyrax ~ "At the heart of Zoologist Hyrax is a daring, seldom-used ingredient in the art of perfumery –– African stone, or hyraceum, giving this bold animalic scent its distinctive signature. This unique perfume skillfully blends saffron, pink pepper, whiskey, rose and musks to invoke an abstract image of a dusty African mountainscape. Like the nimble hyraxes that spill from hillside crevices in search of the sun upon their musky hides, this scent will weave its way into your senses with a light but primal touch." Hyrax was developed by perfumer Sven Pritzkoleit of SP Parfums. Additional notes include elemi, hyacinth, styrax, amber, benzoin, castoreum, civet, patchouli, sandalwood and tonka bean.

Zoologist Moth will debut in May, followed by Hyrax in June. Both will be available in 11 or 60 ml.

(via Zoologist Perfumes at Facebook)

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Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: sven pritzkoleit, tomoo inaba, zoologist

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  1. Coumarin says:
    11 April 2018 at 11:14 am

    Wow, Moth sounds intoxicating! I really need to try this line.

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    • Robin says:
      11 April 2018 at 1:50 pm

      The list of lines I really need to try is LONG.

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  2. sweetgrass says:
    11 April 2018 at 11:46 am

    Ooooohhh these both sound really good. I’m going to have to get my hands on them when they come out.

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    • Robin says:
      11 April 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Good luck!

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  3. Calypso says:
    11 April 2018 at 12:27 pm

    I want to try both of them! And note how nicely done these write-ups are. They’re evocative but also descriptive without too much pure puffery.

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    • Robin says:
      11 April 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Well, mostly that’s because I took one para from each description. If you want to see the whole thing, which was too long to quote, check out their FB page.

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      • m3000 says:
        12 April 2018 at 3:19 am

        Regarding Hyrax and the fierce animalics I highly recommend the exhaustive interview Wong/Pritzkoleit at the Zoologist website: https://www.zoologistperfumes.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-sven-pritzkoleit-the-perfumer-of-zoologist-hyrax

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  4. hannahmom says:
    11 April 2018 at 12:58 pm

    I tried Moth yesterday. The opening Mimosa did not resonate with me, but then, mimosa never does.
    Once theat note faded, the scent reminded me of Civet, while being quite a bit lighter. The scent is classic and classy.

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    • Robin says:
      11 April 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Interesting, thanks hannahmom!

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  5. clarissa says:
    11 April 2018 at 2:19 pm

    Want, need both. I am already hypnotized.

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  6. lindeberg38 says:
    11 April 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I tried the sampler and all of the fragrances are very well done. I am trying to limit my fragrance collection purchases to my core faves these days, otherwise I would have picked up a couple standouts from the sampler.

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  7. ringthing says:
    12 April 2018 at 10:08 am

    I am crazy about this line! Both scents are available as samples on their website now and I have both, wore Hyrax yesterday. Honestly, they’re both excellent but my fun funds are limited for a while, I’ll have to decide between the two for now. Those travel size bottles are a great option.

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  8. gunmetal24 says:
    13 April 2018 at 9:55 am

    Not related to the above two perfumes but…

    Victor just said on a YouTube interview that he’s going to be working with Antonio Gardoni on one of his next animals. My jaw dropped…

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