Zoologist Perfumes 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Squid

Name: Squid Eau de Parfum
Brand: Zoologist Perfumes

Zoologist Perfumes Squid is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Céline Barel. Squid opens with Amyl Salicylate, Pink Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Salt, Opoponax, and Ink, and dries down to a base of Musk, Benzoin, and Ambergris. Zoologist Perfumes's Squid carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Squid is a wild ride, a deeply polarising scent that you'll either adore as a masterpiece of dark, oceanic artistry or despise as an utter abomination. It's an immersive experience, not just a perfume, but definitely not one for the faint of heart.

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Bold
Mysterious
Edgy
Sophisticated
Warm

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Incense39%

Amyl Salicylate32%

Pink Pepper29%

Heartas listed

Ink41%

Salt34%

Opoponax25%

Baseas listed

Ambergris39%

Benzoin34%

Musk27%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its potent projection and unique, challenging profile, often described as 'otherworldly' and 'deep sea', make it unsuitable for typical office wear. It shines in formal or date settings, particularly in the evening, where its mystery and sophistication can be appreciated without overwhelming a casual daytime environment. Some find it cosy for personal wear, but it's not a go-to casual scent for being around 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

Amyl Salicylate from Amyl Salicylate
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

Dive into the enigmatic depths with Squid, a fragrance that opens with a keen, almost bracing blast of salty air and a surprising sparkle of pink pepper, underpinned by hazy incense. The heart unfurls with an unmistakable, slightly metallic inkiness, perfectly balanced by mineralic salt and warm opoponax. As it dries, a rich, sweet ambergris emerges, softened by musky warmth and the balsamic comfort of benzoin, culminating in a complex, deep sea embrace.