The Perfume Library

Club Design / Scent Tattoo

7.9

The Zoo · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

The Zoo Club Design / Scent Tattoo is a woody, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Grapefruit and blackcurrant give it a bright, fruity edge, while mimosa and lily bring the floral side and sandalwood and Atlas cedar build the woody body. Musk softens the mix. The accords also include spice, smoke and leather, so the scent turns heavier, with a synthetic sheen and a slightly animalic warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and leisure, evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though feminine and modern are well represented too. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Route du Vétiver and Ajmal Kashaf have a close profile.

No Perfume

7.8

The Zoo · 2018

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

The Zoo No Perfume is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Leather, birch tar, labdanum, resins and woody notes together give a dry, earthy, rugged impression. The smoky and animal tones lead, while the spicy and resinous side backs them up without softening them. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with leisure and evening wear standing out. Masculine gets the most votes for character, with classic and modern also named. Nimerè Avowal and Le Labo Cuir 28 have a close profile.

Everlasting

8.2

The Zoo · 2016

Floral · Green · Spicy

The Zoo Everlasting is a green, woody unisex scent built around French narcissus absolute and labdanum. The narcissus gives a floral, green backbone, wrapped in the resinous warmth of labdanum. Moss and woods add an earthy, woody base, while musk softens the spicy and animal edges. The overall impression is dry, natural and a little austere. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine, but a fair share call it feminine. Liquides Imaginaires Lacrima and Amouage Figment Man have a close profile.

Smile & Shine

8.3

The Zoo · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Zoo Smile & Shine is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though the split is not wide. As a whole it is fresh and citrusy: blood orange zest, grapefruit, lime and primofiore lemon give it a bright frame. Narcissus absolute adds a floral softness and turmeric a spicy warmth. Green and fruity touches rest on a sweet, creamy backdrop.

Tubereuse Organique

7.8

The Zoo · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

The Zoo Tubereuse Organique is a green, earthy unisex fragrance led by oakmoss, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Provençal lavender. The scent starts fresh and green, with lavender and angelica seed carrying that mood while jasmine adds a soft, creamy floral note. Oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver root it in the earth, and tequila and tagetes bring a spicy, faintly animal edge. The result is a natural, slightly rough fougère character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, so it takes on the character of whoever wears it. Tom Ford Beau de Jour (Eau de Parfum) and Arquiste Él have a close profile.

Carré Blanc

7.3

The Zoo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

The Zoo Carré Blanc is a fresh, green unisex scent built around green leaves, iris and blond woods. Green leaves and grapefruit give it a cool brightness, while rhubarb adds a fruity sharpness. Iris and blond woods soften that edge, and tonka bean and hay leave a creamy, faintly animal warmth. The overall impression is green, fresh and a little synthetic. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. It reads as neither clearly masculine nor feminine and suits anyone.

Fig My Love

7.4

The Zoo · 2016

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Amber Classico Modern

7.7

The Zoo · 2021

Citrus · Floral · Green

The Zoo Amber Classico Modern is a unisex scent where a citrus and floral lift settles over a resinous, sweet and faintly animal amber base. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that verdict is still tentative. It is unisex and doesn't lean toward either gender. Amber, benzoin and Peru balsam form the warm, resinous core, while mandarin orange and osmanthus brighten that weight. Balinese patchouli and white musk add a woody, creamy softness, and gentian absolute leaves a green edge. Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 and Meo Fusciuni Encore du Temps have a close profile.

Rhubarb My Love

8.0

The Zoo

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Vetyver Rain Skin

7.2

The Zoo · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

The Zoo Vetyver Rain Skin is a fresh, green and aquatic unisex scent built around vetiver, grapefruit and bergamot, suited to everyday wear and the office. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so it reads as a single whole. Vetiver and Egyptian violet leaf set a cool, green backdrop, while grapefruit and bergamot add citrus brightness. Marine notes reinforce the aquatic feel; sandalwood and moss bring a light woody, earthy tone, and French sage adds a touch of spice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters lean towards leisure, daily wear and business, with evening and night out further behind. M. Micallef Osaïto and Annindriya Vetiver Rain have a close profile.

Sailors

7.3

The Zoo · 2018

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

The Zoo Sailors is a fresh, aquatic unisex scent whose green and spicy sides sit on a woody base. Its notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression: mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit give a bright citrus feel, while kelp and violet leaf run between water and green. Clove and cinnamon leaf add a spicy warmth, and Indian sandalwood and Ambrox lay down a woody, distinctly synthetic-feeling foundation. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike. For a close profile, Jaguar Pace and Nautica Life are worth a look.

Community

7.9

The Zoo

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Louis

7.5

The Zoo

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

The Zoo Louis is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance built around French sage, cardamom and fir balsam. Louis has a green, resinous feel: galbanum and fir balsam give it a cool, forest-like edge, while cardamom and clove add a dry spice. Cumin and American absinthe sharpen the picture, and orris concrete with white musk keeps the edges powdery and soft. Orange blossom stays in the background. The fougère structure, together with woody and synthetic accords, gives the scent a clean, composed character. Its profile is close to Heeley Cèdre Blanc and Penhaligon's The Cut.

Spacewood

7.2

The Zoo

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

The Zoo Spacewood is a fresh, floral unisex scent, cooled by green and aquatic tones. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few votes back these ratings, so they are only a rough guide. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on men and women alike. White wine, Egyptian mimosa and acacia make up the notes, and together they create a floral, green impression. A synthetic brightness runs through the fresh, aquatic character, while woody, powdery and creamy sides, with faint spicy and earthy touches, stay in the background.

Dangerous Curves

7.5

The Zoo · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

The Zoo Dangerous Curves is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral line against sweet, fruity and animalic shades. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as a single piece. Bergamot, pink pepper, peach and strawberry build a bright, fruity side with a light spice. Magnolia, May rose and violet leaf give it a floral ground. Patchouli and tonka bean add a sweet, woody warmth, while civet leaves an animalic trace. Powdery and synthetic tones also run through the accords. Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Rush have a close profile.