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Squid by Zoologist

Zoologist· 2019

Squid

7.7457Typically ~$175

Frankincense at first spray; benzoin is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

AquaticSpicySmokyResinousSweet

Perfumer: Céline Barel, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Salicylate Pink pepper

Heart notes

Salty notes Drawing ink Opoponax

Base notes

Benzoin Ambergris

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Sport

32%