Zoologist Perfumes 2019 EDP

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Dodo

by Joseph DeLapp

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Zoologist Perfumes Dodo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Joseph DeLapp. Dodo opens with Lime, Fern, Raspberry, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Canadian Fir Balsam, Rose, Geranium, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Zoologist Perfumes's Dodo carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Dodo is a properly divisive beast of a fragrance. For some, it's a tropical, green masterpiece, an 'aphrodisiac'. For others, it's an unwearable 'cat piss' or 'urinal cake' horror. You absolutely must sample before buying, as your skin chemistry will dictate whether you get a rainforest or a public loo.
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Dodo 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with the often-mentioned 'sweaty' or 'animalic' undertones, make it too bold for office or formal wear. However, its fresh and green opening, and the 'healthy sweat' vibe, mean it works well for casual and sport settings, particularly for those wanting something unique on a date night.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an intensely green, fresh burst of fern and lime, underpinned by the exotic, juicy sweetness of lychee and raspberry. As it develops, a complex animalic musk comes to the fore, mingling with coniferous fir balsam and the subtle spice of rose geranium. The drydown settles into an earthy, musky blend of patchouli, oakmoss, and amber, retaining a damp, forest-floor quality.

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