Zoologist Perfumes 2019 EDP

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Chameleon

by Daniel Pescio

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Zoologist Perfumes Chameleon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Daniel Pescio. Chameleon opens with Ylang-Ylang and Mango, settles into a heart of Salt, Sea Water, Jasmine, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Zoologist Perfumes's Chameleon carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper tropical punch, only for those who thrive in the heat. It splits opinions like a bad holiday romance - some find it a delightful, shape-shifting jungle floral, others a rather questionable trip to a public loo. Cold weather wearers, you have been warned.
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Chameleon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its tropical, floral, and woody character lends itself well to casual and sport settings, especially in warm weather. While it's generally inoffensive, the moderate projection and sometimes divisive opening notes make it less ideal for formal occasions and tricky for office wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Chameleon kicks off with a vibrant burst of juicy mango and creamy ylang-ylang, a proper tropical welcome. As it settles, a salty, aquatic heart emerges, infused with coconut and delicate frangipani, adding a touch of beachy realism. The dry down is a soft, woody embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, underscored by a surprising hint of musk, making it a nuanced and ever-changing scent story.

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