Zoologist Perfumes 2016 EDP

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Nightingale

by Tomoo Inaba

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Zoologist Perfumes Nightingale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Tomoo Inaba. Nightingale opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Plum Blossom, Rose, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Zoologist Perfumes's Nightingale carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Nightingale splits opinion with its bold, vintage floral character. Some find it a timeless, sophisticated chypre, while others are put off by a dated 'grandma' quality, or an overbearing, even plastic-like, powderiness. Try before you buy, as this one is definitely not for everyone.
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Nightingale 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:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strength and vintage floral nature make it potentially too much for office wear, though some find it acceptable. It shines on dates and at formal events, or for a sophisticated casual outing like a museum visit, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Nightingale opens with a bright, tart citrus burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly softened by a hint of warm, spicy saffron. The heart unfolds into a rich, powdery bouquet of violet and rose, beautifully complemented by the delicate sweetness of plum blossom. This floral reverie settles into a deep, earthy base of oakmoss, ambergris, and musk, lending a classic, grounding complexity to the composition.

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