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Evening WearOffice FriendlyCold WeatherStatement Maker
“Something worth paying attention to. For the nights worth dressing up for.”
The story
Hyrax Zoologist is a profoundly animalic, unapologetic fragrance that captures the scent of a sun-baked African hyrax’s den—earthy, musky, and resolutely raw. It opens with a sharp, peppery, resinous burst of elemi, saffron, and pink pepper, followed immediately by an intense, authentic animalic core built around hyraceum, castoreum, and civet. This initial phase is aggressively earthy and fecal, with some describing it as a
Fragrance Notes
Top
First impression
0-30 min
Base
Foundation
4+ hours
What We Love
- arranges its intense animalic notes with structural mastery, transforming a potentially offensive olfactory assault into a deeply layered, intoxicating experience
- makes a bold and high-quality statement that feels ancient and untamed, preserving the raw sensuality of pre-IFRA perfumery
- unfolds with rich, long-lasting projection and longevity, often persisting beyond 12 hours on skin and clothes
Worth Knowing
- produces an overwhelmingly potent, projective aroma that feels invasive and inappropriate in most public contexts
- draws significant visceral reactions—some find it disturbing, resembling a zoo enclosure, strong excretions, or a hot, sticky leather seat
- requires extreme caution with application to avoid overwhelming oneself or others, with even a single spray often being too much for the skin
Performance
Longevity
10+ hrsVery Weak
Weak
Moderate
Long
Very Long
ShortLong-lasting
Sillage
Leaves a trailIntimate
Moderate
Strong
Enormous
SubtlePowerful
