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Zoologist

Moth

Perfumer: Inaba Tomoo / 稲葉 智夫

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10
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Zoologist Moth is a unisex scent that sets spicy, floral notes over a sweet, resinous and smoky base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 346 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Animal
  6. Powdery
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Moth smell like?

It opens with saffron, cumin, black pepper and clove for a spicy warmth. In the heart, jasmine, iris and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral note. The base is led by oud, resins, honey and smoke, turning sweeter as it settles and leaving a faint animal trace.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with little support for summer or the office. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Estēe Lauder Cinnabar and Caron Parfum Sacré have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Saffron
    • Cumin
    • Black pepper
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Heliotrope
    • Iris
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Patchouli
    • Oud

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 39%
    Autumn
  • 37%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Evening
    35%
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Daytime
    8%
  • Office
    5%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026