Zoologist Perfumes 2024 EDP

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Penguin

by Chiaki Nomura

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Zoologist Perfumes Penguin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Chiaki Nomura. Penguin opens with Ice, Juniper, and Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Zoologist Perfumes's Penguin carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Prepare for extreme polarising views; this either nails the 'cold' brief in an artistic, captivating way, or it's just a strange, synthetic mess. It's a challenging wear for many, but if you're seeking true niche artistry, this could be your new obsession.
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Penguin 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent 'ice' opening and pronounced musky-ozonic character make it a bit much for a conservative office. However, its uniqueness and intriguing scent profile can be quite captivating for a date, offering a sophisticated edge. Though many find it wearable, its artistic, polar theme makes it less of an everyday casual reach.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Penguin plunges you into an icy blast of ozonic juniper, sharp and invigorating as a winter gale. As the chill subsides, a unique blend of pink pepper and saffron emerges, adding a subtle, almost melancholy warmth. The dry down is an unexpected embrace of soft suede, earthy oakmoss, and clean musk, like finding shelter in a frozen landscape. It’s a sensory journey from brisk Antarctic air to a cozy, albeit cool, hideaway.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

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