Zoologist

Sacred Scarab

  • Unisex
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Sacred Scarab, signed Zoologist, is a bright and crisp citrus fragrance. It opens on aldehydes, lemon and civet and reveals wine, plum and lotus at its heart.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Aldehydes · Lemon · Civet

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Wine · Plum · Lotus

  3. Base Several hours

    Wine · Plum · Lotus

What its composition says

  • Wine: a niche material, declared by only 2 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Citrus, fruity and floral: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 1 of 6.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

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

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °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 Sacred Scarab 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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