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Emperors 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.
Penguin suits the moment of coming indoors after a sharp wind, still carrying something of the open air. Its icy, salty opening gives a brisk first impression; the suede and sandalwood bring a quieter softness suited to close conversation without losing the marine edge.
How to wear
Try it in cool or mild weather, when the contrast between icy marine notes and soft woods can feel especially distinct. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the suede and sandalwood to develop beneath the opening chill. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the salty, spicy facets measured.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to transparent marine fragrances but seeking something beyond a conventional aquatic. Penguin pairs an abstract icy atmosphere with peppery spice, sea moss and soft suede, appealing to tastes that favor mineral freshness with a tactile, gently woody foundation.
Release year
2024
The nose
Chiaki Nomura composed Penguin, translating an imagined Antarctic atmosphere into a contrast of chilled air, marine texture and soft warmth. Her use of Arctical and Oceanol helps construct the cold-air and seaweed impressions, giving the fragrance’s abstract landscape a technical foundation.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist builds unconventional fragrances around animals and their habitats, behavior and appearance, embracing nature’s unsettling aspects as readily as its beauty. Its compositions invite exploration rather than literal imitation. The house replaces animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives, and Penguin contains no animal products.
Penguin’s concept
Penguin takes its inspiration from the endurance of emperor penguins in Antarctica: a father shelters an egg through fierce winds while the mother journeys to the sea to feed. Imagined Antarctic air and an ice accord evoke the exposed landscape, while suede, musk and sandalwood provide a softer contrast to the cold.
Extra info
Antarctic Air is an imagined note, not an extracted ingredient. The concept belongs to Antarctica and the aurora australis, rather than the Arctic. Its colored launch bottle was a limited edition, while Penguin itself remains part of Zoologist’s regular collection.
Emperors 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.
Penguin suits the moment of coming indoors after a sharp wind, still carrying something of the open air. Its icy, salty opening gives a brisk first impression; the suede and sandalwood bring a quieter softness suited to close conversation without losing the marine edge.
How to wear
Try it in cool or mild weather, when the contrast between icy marine notes and soft woods can feel especially distinct. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the suede and sandalwood to develop beneath the opening chill. In warmer conditions, apply lightly to keep the salty, spicy facets measured.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to transparent marine fragrances but seeking something beyond a conventional aquatic. Penguin pairs an abstract icy atmosphere with peppery spice, sea moss and soft suede, appealing to tastes that favor mineral freshness with a tactile, gently woody foundation.
Release year
2024
The nose
Chiaki Nomura composed Penguin, translating an imagined Antarctic atmosphere into a contrast of chilled air, marine texture and soft warmth. Her use of Arctical and Oceanol helps construct the cold-air and seaweed impressions, giving the fragrance’s abstract landscape a technical foundation.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist builds unconventional fragrances around animals and their habitats, behavior and appearance, embracing nature’s unsettling aspects as readily as its beauty. Its compositions invite exploration rather than literal imitation. The house replaces animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives, and Penguin contains no animal products.
Penguin’s concept
Penguin takes its inspiration from the endurance of emperor penguins in Antarctica: a father shelters an egg through fierce winds while the mother journeys to the sea to feed. Imagined Antarctic air and an ice accord evoke the exposed landscape, while suede, musk and sandalwood provide a softer contrast to the cold.
Extra info
Antarctic Air is an imagined note, not an extracted ingredient. The concept belongs to Antarctica and the aurora australis, rather than the Arctic. Its colored launch bottle was a limited edition, while Penguin itself remains part of Zoologist’s regular collection.
