Fragrance / 2024Penguin by Zoologist Perfumes is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Penguin was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Chiaki Nomura. Top notes are Ozonic notes, Ice and juniper berry; middle notes are Pink Pepper, Saffron and Labdanum; base notes are Suede, Moss, Musk and Sandalwood. Zoologist Penguin by Chiaki NomuraTop Notes: Antarctic Air, Ice Accord, Juniper Berry Heart Notes: Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ciste Absolute Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musks, Seamoss, SuedeEmperors they may be, but when a massive cyclone unleashes its merciless austral winds, the colony of penguins bow to its power. It's from such extremes that the male penguin must guard his precious bundle. Passed tenderly from mother to father, the egg is their shared purpose. She embarks on a perilous odyssey to the sea for food. He begins his own monotonous march, packed tightly in a circle of trudging penguins. So intent is he on protecting his egg that even the dazzling aurora australis against a lonely night sky escapes his notice.Zoologist Penguin opens with saffron caught upon a salty blast of crisp antarctic air. Against the cool desolation, anticipation glimmers as lively aromas of pink pepper and sea moss swirl over musks, suede and sandalwood. Brace yourself for a vibrant scent that Is always invigorating, a reminder of nature’s harsh reality in a welcome blast.
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Shares musk; Woody, aromatic, fresh spicy accords

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Shares sandalwood, musk, suede; Woody, Powdery, aromatic accords

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Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Fresh accord

Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Woody, Powdery, aromatic accords

Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Woody, Powdery, aromatic accords

Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Woody, Leather, aromatic accords

Shares sandalwood, musk, saffron

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Shares sandalwood, musk, saffron; Woody, Leather, Powdery accords

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Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Woody, aromatic, fresh spicy accords

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Shares sandalwood, musk, pink pepper; Woody, Powdery, aromatic accords

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Shares sandalwood, musk, saffron; Woody, Leather, fresh spicy accords

Shares sandalwood, musk, saffron; Woody, Leather, Powdery accords
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