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Zoologist
Orchid Mantis
Orchid Mantis is a dry and elegant woody fragrance signed Zoologist. It opens on bergamot, lemon, green notes and pear, reveals orchid, queen of the night, ylang-ylang and jasmine at its heart and rests on a base of patchouli, vetiver, moss and sandalwood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Lemon · Green notes · Pear · Basil
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Orchid · Queen of the night · Ylang-ylang · Jasmine · Rose
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Base Several hours
Patchouli · Vetiver · Moss · Sandalwood · White musk
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 15 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 5 materials on top, 5 in the heart, 5 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Queen of the night: a niche material, declared by only 2 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
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Orchid Mantis by Zoologist comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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