Zoologist Perfumes 2022 EDP

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Cow

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Zoologist Perfumes Cow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Cow opens with Apple and Sage, settles into a heart of Milk, Jasmine, Violet, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Zoologist Perfumes's Cow carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Zoologist Cow is a divisive one, hyped by some for its unique take on lactonic green apple, but many find it leans more 'shampoo' than 'milky meadow'. It's a fresh, clean scent that might not live up to its name's promise for everyone, especially if you're chasing that photorealistic dairy note.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Cow 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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh character and intimate sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual outings. However, its shampoo-like quality and lack of strong projection limit its suitability for formal events or assertive date nights.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a crisp, slightly sour green apple and herbal sage, Cow quickly transitions into a soft, powdery heart of lily of the valley and violet, underpinned by a subtle, creamy milk accord. The dry-down settles into a comforting musky veil, hinting at cedar and amber, creating a surprisingly clean and gentle aroma rather than a barnyard fantasy.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

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