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Beautiful Floral Grounded by Basil
Orchid Mantis has a lot of floral notes in its profile. That being said, I was a bit confused by the first blasts as the most prominent note was basil with a trail of pear and citrus. Where were the florals? After about 10 minutes, they made an appearance in the form of Rose, Ylang Ylang and Queen of the Night.
For those who do not know Queen of the Night, to many it can be described as a honeyed white floral reminiscent of Magnolia and Gardenia mixed together. Absolutely beautiful. That being said, basil is always lurking to keep this one grounded.
After Orchid Mantis settles, the floral notes took over, specifically the Queen of the Night with a hint of ylang ylang. On my chemistry, the musk also comes forward, but this is not surprising any my chemistry loves animal notes. It doesn't overwhelm the fragrance, but still lurking.
To be honest, on the dry down, this one reminded me slightly of Hummingbird for some reason. After researching it, I think the Queen of the night mixed with the rose and ylang ylang created a similar dry down. Especially as Queen of the night has a slight sweet honeyed scent. I adore Hummingbird, so I wasn't upset about it, but as I prefer Hummingbird, it made me long for it a bit as I prefer the sweet floral without the basil.
The longevity was moderate lasting around 3.5 hours on my skin and 5 hours lightly on clothing.
For those who do not know Queen of the Night, to many it can be described as a honeyed white floral reminiscent of Magnolia and Gardenia mixed together. Absolutely beautiful. That being said, basil is always lurking to keep this one grounded.
After Orchid Mantis settles, the floral notes took over, specifically the Queen of the Night with a hint of ylang ylang. On my chemistry, the musk also comes forward, but this is not surprising any my chemistry loves animal notes. It doesn't overwhelm the fragrance, but still lurking.
To be honest, on the dry down, this one reminded me slightly of Hummingbird for some reason. After researching it, I think the Queen of the night mixed with the rose and ylang ylang created a similar dry down. Especially as Queen of the night has a slight sweet honeyed scent. I adore Hummingbird, so I wasn't upset about it, but as I prefer Hummingbird, it made me long for it a bit as I prefer the sweet floral without the basil.
The longevity was moderate lasting around 3.5 hours on my skin and 5 hours lightly on clothing.
Tropical Kitty Litter Box w/Ylang Ylang
Reading the reviews, I really wish I had the same experience as most. This one never really hit home for me for some reason. Chemistry can be cruel that way.
The opening was an intense spray of ylang ylang, soon followed by topical fruits, paint and the unmistakable scent of used kitty litter in summer. I'm not sure if the mango mixed with ylang ylang caused this strange scent of kitty urine, but it really didn't work for me as this is a note I try to avoid at all costs by cleaning my cat box twice a day.
Very disappointing given the sunscreen and tropical vibes most are speaking about sound great! As for me, it's back to cleaning the litter box.
The opening was an intense spray of ylang ylang, soon followed by topical fruits, paint and the unmistakable scent of used kitty litter in summer. I'm not sure if the mango mixed with ylang ylang caused this strange scent of kitty urine, but it really didn't work for me as this is a note I try to avoid at all costs by cleaning my cat box twice a day.
Very disappointing given the sunscreen and tropical vibes most are speaking about sound great! As for me, it's back to cleaning the litter box.
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A Bright, Cheery Scent to Make you Smile
I love this fragrance! I haven't found a scent quite like this one so of course, I had to add it to my collection.
The first note was very intense! I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. Would I need to scrub this off, or would it morph into something special. Luckily, it was the latter. Do you like rhubarb, raspberry champagne ice cream? I do! But don't get to attached to the rhubarb as it tends to take a backseat to the other notes in the first 30 minutes.
This fragrance reminds me of a bright colorful bird in your kitchen as you clean the room with the window cracked open. The soft spring breeze creating a freshness as you bake a rhubarb and raspberry pie in the oven. In the background the bird's head bobs as you dance to the tune of a retro song on the radio. it's a good day.
This is such a beautiful powdery scent, much likes the wings of a clean, bright bird. This is a solid 8.5/10 for me. Every time I wear it, I can't help but smile.
The first note was very intense! I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. Would I need to scrub this off, or would it morph into something special. Luckily, it was the latter. Do you like rhubarb, raspberry champagne ice cream? I do! But don't get to attached to the rhubarb as it tends to take a backseat to the other notes in the first 30 minutes.
This fragrance reminds me of a bright colorful bird in your kitchen as you clean the room with the window cracked open. The soft spring breeze creating a freshness as you bake a rhubarb and raspberry pie in the oven. In the background the bird's head bobs as you dance to the tune of a retro song on the radio. it's a good day.
This is such a beautiful powdery scent, much likes the wings of a clean, bright bird. This is a solid 8.5/10 for me. Every time I wear it, I can't help but smile.
Earthy, Soapy Mop Water
This one was so confusing! The initial scent was incense and vetiver but was soon replaced by an animal living in a dank, dirty cave with soapy mop water. It just kept morphing, and not necessarily for the best.
Luckily, it didn't last long, but it lasted long enough for me to keep questioning it's existence of this fragrance. I appreciate the artistry of it, but I really don't know what occasion anyone would wear this for. Maybe it would work better on other people's chemistry but on me, it just wasn't good. This one is just so odd, but I can guarantee there is nothing else like it!
Luckily, it didn't last long, but it lasted long enough for me to keep questioning it's existence of this fragrance. I appreciate the artistry of it, but I really don't know what occasion anyone would wear this for. Maybe it would work better on other people's chemistry but on me, it just wasn't good. This one is just so odd, but I can guarantee there is nothing else like it!
Wearable Art
This is a unique fragrance which keeps morphing until around the 1-2 hour mark where it remains. This will be very polarizing, but is taking Zoologist back to its more daring roots. There is a place for safe fragrances, and this strange little nugget, as well.
When first sprayed it smells like algae water, cave dirt and a strange pine almost licorice scent. But the licorice disappears quickly leaving a spicy green note with algae water, cave and cement. It also has an oily note which is very apparent. So strange, but intriguing!
This is a great lasting scent for me. Usually I have an issue with Zoologist's longevity, but this one was still going strong after 5 hours, though the scent never really gets to overwhelming. The notes are gentler than Bee or T-Rex, but it doesn't dissipate like Cow or Dragonfly.
This will be very polarizing, but I am in love with this wearable art. I couldn't stop smelling this throughout the day, and I still can't figure out where that green note is coming from!
A solid 8.5/10 for me. I can't wait to buy a full bottle once it's released. The travel size won't last!
When first sprayed it smells like algae water, cave dirt and a strange pine almost licorice scent. But the licorice disappears quickly leaving a spicy green note with algae water, cave and cement. It also has an oily note which is very apparent. So strange, but intriguing!
This is a great lasting scent for me. Usually I have an issue with Zoologist's longevity, but this one was still going strong after 5 hours, though the scent never really gets to overwhelming. The notes are gentler than Bee or T-Rex, but it doesn't dissipate like Cow or Dragonfly.
This will be very polarizing, but I am in love with this wearable art. I couldn't stop smelling this throughout the day, and I still can't figure out where that green note is coming from!
A solid 8.5/10 for me. I can't wait to buy a full bottle once it's released. The travel size won't last!
