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Zoologist Perfumes 2025 EDT

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Portuguese Man O' War

by Antoine Lie

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Zoologist Perfumes Portuguese Man O' War is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Antoine Lie. Portuguese Man O' War opens with Immortelle, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Gunpowder, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Seaweed. Zoologist Perfumes's Portuguese Man O' War carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. A daring, unapologetically bold scent that some will adore as a stroke of genius, while others will recoil in horror, finding its unique blend of industrial brine and metallic spice utterly unwearable. Expect strong reactions, no in-between.
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Fresh
Portuguese Man O' War Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and often polarizing nature, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its unique, bold character lends itself better to date nights or casual outings where making a statement is desired, though its intensity might be too much for some formal settings.

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About

Portuguese Man O' War opens with a sharp, almost flinty sting of ginger, quickly mingling with the metallic, sulphurous tang of gunpowder. This potent start evolves into a heart where verdant geranium and subtle jasmine flower alongside a distinctive marine saltiness. The dry down anchors itself in the smoky depths of seaweed and warm sandalwood, with a surprising, almost comforting sweetness from tonka, ensuring a memorable, artful finish.