Zoologist Perfumes 2022 EDT
Northern Cardinal
Zoologist Perfumes Northern Cardinal is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Rosendo Mateu. Northern Cardinal opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Leather, Rose, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Zoologist Perfumes's Northern Cardinal carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.
A polarising chypre from Zoologist, Northern Cardinal aims for invigorating green freshness but often lands on a 'bell pepper' note that divides opinion sharply. You'll either love its crisp, leathery blend or find it a bit too much like a kitchen mishap.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Fresh
- Modern
- Classic
- Elegant
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
Given its strong opening and often described 'powerhouse' nature, this isn't discreet enough for all office environments. Its unique, often 'masculine-leaning' profile makes it interesting for a casual outing or an edgy date, but perhaps too unconventional for formal events.
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
- Geraniol
- Oakmoss
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
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
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