Zoologist

Cow

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Cow is a golden and magnetic amber fragrance signed Zoologist. It opens on clary sage and apple, reveals milk, lily of the valley, heliotrope and violet at its heart and rests on a base of cedar, vetiver, benzoin and white musk.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Clary sage · Apple

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Milk · Lily of the valley · Heliotrope · Violet · Jasmine

  3. Base Several hours

    Cedar · Vetiver · Benzoin · White musk · Amber

What its composition says

  • 12 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
  • 5 materials in the base for 2 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
  • Milk: a niche material, declared by only 8 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.

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