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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, an elemental-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.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Fresh
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Portuguese Man O' War 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
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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

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.

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