Zoologist Perfumes 2018 EDP

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Hyrax

by Sven Pritzkoleit

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Zoologist Perfumes Hyrax is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Sven Pritzkoleit. Hyrax opens with Rose, Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Whisky, Styrax, and Hyraceum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Zoologist Perfumes's Hyrax carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Hyrax is a divisive beast of a fragrance, unapologetically animalic and not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's an addictive masterpiece that defies convention. Tread carefully, but don't shy away from this olfactory adventure.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Hyrax 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

With its beast-mode projection and strong, polarising animalic notes, this is absolutely not an office scent. It's too challenging for most dates, but could be worn casually if you're feeling adventurous and don't mind turning heads.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

This one opens with a perplexing blend of sharp, peppery rose and elemi, quickly evolving into a potent animalic heart. Expect a heady mix of musky hyraceum, civet, and castoreum, underscored by a boozy whisper of whisky and earthy styrax. The dry down mellows into a long-lasting, warm embrace of amber, sandalwood, and patchouli, often described as a surprisingly cozy, dirty leather.

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Where to buy

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