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Rhinoceros by Zoologist — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rhinoceros by Zoologist

Zoologist· 2014

Rhinoceros

7.1170Typically ~$175

Coniferous woods at first spray; leather is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

LeatherySmokySpicyResinousWoody

Perfumer: Paul Kiler

Scent profile

Top notes

Coniferous woods Elemi resin Mugwort Rum Sage Bergamot Lavender

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

61%

Summer

48%

Fall

100%

Day

81%

Night

100%

Where

Office

77%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

94%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

43%