Dragonfly Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dragonfly Edition
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Pacific Isles Eau de Parfum bottle Pacific Isles

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dragonfly Edition
Dragonfly is Zoologist's "safe" scent, though 'safe' is a divisive term here. Some find it a wonderfully atmospheric aquatic floral, others a generic disappointment that fails to live up to the brand's adventurous reputation. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with many noting its departure from the original formulation.
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Our Verdict - Pacific Isles
This one's a smooth operator - a fresh, clean green floral that's surprisingly versatile. Don't let the 'masculine' label fool you; this is a beautifully blended, understated scent that gets compliments.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 21% 29%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 20% 12%
Sweet 15% 15%
Warm 11% 11%
Woody 10% 15%
Earthy 17% 16%
Animalic 3% 8%
Fresh 22% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dragonfly Edition EdP
Pacific Isles EdP

Notes

Accords

Dragonfly Edition Pacific Isles
100%
Aquatic
Green
100%
52%
Aromatic
98%
52%
Woody
96%
Earthy
93%
51%
Citrus
81%
76%
Ozonic
58%
Powdery
76%
61%
Floral
72%
56%
Musky
64%
51%
Amber
64%
60%
Fresh Spicy
58%
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
52%
98%
Woody shared
52%
96%
93%
Citrus shared
51%
81%
76%
Powdery shared
58%
76%
Floral shared
61%
72%
Musky shared
56%
64%
Amber shared
51%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
58%

Performance

Dragonfly Edition Pacific Isles
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dragonfly Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it highly appropriate for casual wear and daily use. Although it is generally perceived as soft and polite, its noticeable aquatic and ozonic character, which some find too strong, slightly lowers its suitability for formal settings or intimate dates.

Pacific Isles

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and moderately projecting nature makes it perfect for casual wear and the office. While it's lovely, it might be a bit too understated for formal events and not quite dynamic enough for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fresh Spicy, Powdery accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dragonfly Edition
Pacific Isles
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