Portuguese Man O'War by Zoologist is a bold marine-aromatic fragrance blending fiery ginger, exotic saffron, and smoky gunpowder with delicate florals, salty seaweed, warm tonka, and smooth sandalwood.
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Portuguese Man O'War by Zoologist captures the striking beauty and hidden danger of the open ocean through an unconventional blend of vibrant spices, metallic accords, and marine notes. Created by perfumer Antoine Lie, the fragrance opens with invigorating ginger, golden saffron, and aromatic immortelle, creating a warm, energetic introduction. At its heart, a distinctive Caribbean gunpowder accord introduces an unexpected smoky, metallic character, complemented by delicate jasmine sambac and geranium.
As the fragrance develops, seaweed absolute evokes the salty, mineral-rich depths of tropical waters, balanced by smooth sandalwood and warm tonka. The contrast between fiery spices, smoky accents, and oceanic freshness creates a captivating fragrance that feels both invigorating and mysterious. Bold and beautifully unconventional, Portuguese Man O'War offers an adventurous interpretation of marine perfumery inspired by one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures.
All Notes:
Top: Ginger, Saffron, Immortelle.
Heart: Caribbean Gunpowder, Jasmine Sambac, Geranium.
Base: Seaweed Absolute, Sandalwood, Tonka.
Zoologist Perfumes' fascination with animals is boundless. Their habitats, behaviors and looks; their similarities and differences with humans, and even their smells give us a lot to ponder. Their cunning inspires us, their agility resonates with our primal instincts, and their cuteness makes us giggle.
Zoologist captures the idiosyncrasies of the animal kingdom and transforms them into scents that are unusual, beautiful, fun and even shocking. Their scents will reconnect you with the manifold delights of the natural world.
These are free from natural animal-derived musks; they have been replaced with synthetic ones for ethical reasons. We don’t want to harm animals so that we can smell good. Now you can gleefully spray Zoologist perfumes all over your body, care-free!
Zoologist Perfumes was founded by Victor Wong in 2013 and is a proud Canadian company located in Toronto. He works with award-winning perfumers to bring you innovative scents.
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