Zoologist Perfumes 2025 EDT

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Orchid Mantis

by Tomoo Inaba

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Zoologist Perfumes Orchid Mantis is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Tomoo Inaba. Orchid Mantis settles into a heart of Night-Blooming Jasmine, Musk, Green Notes, and Bergamot. Zoologist Perfumes's Orchid Mantis carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its hyper-realistic tropical garden vibe, others are convinced it smells like an old lady, bathroom cleaner, or even worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into bold, green florals, it might just be your next love.
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  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Mysterious
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Orchid Mantis Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it too potent for an office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, the strong, distinctive floral and green character, often described as 'tropical' or 'garden-like', makes it suitable for casual wear or an evening date where it can truly shine.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Orchid Mantis unfurls with a blast of vivid green and bright citrus, reminiscent of a humid rainforest canopy. Lush white florals like jasmine and ylang-ylang take centre stage, dripping with nectar. As it settles, a woody and earthy base emerges, with sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli adding depth, perfectly capturing the essence of a mysterious, dewy jungle floor with a hint of sweet pear.

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Where to buy

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