Zoologist Perfumes 2022 EDT

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Sacred Scarab

by Sultan Pasha

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Zoologist Perfumes Sacred Scarab is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Sultan Pasha. Sacred Scarab opens with Lemon, Civet, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Red Wine, Lotus, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Cade, Wine Grape, Musk, and Amber. Zoologist Perfumes's Sacred Scarab carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip down memory lane! Sacred Scarab is either a complex, vintage-inspired masterpiece of animalic amber and aldehydes or a 'grandma's dusty attic' scrubber. Not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Sacred Scarab 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With extreme longevity and strong projection, this powerful fragrance is far too much for an office setting. It shines brightest for formal events or intimate dates, where its vintage and opulent character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

An opulent amber-dominant oriental, Sacred Scarab opens with a bold, almost sparkling aldehydic burst, quickly joined by bright lemon and a pronounced animalic civet. This sharp introduction mellows into a heart of rich red wine, dark plum, and delicate lotus. The long, resonant drydown reveals layers of balsamic notes, smoky incense, and earthy oakmoss, cradled by deep amber and musk, evoking ancient luxury.

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Where to buy

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