Description A hummingbird doesn't linger — it darts from bloom to bloom in a blur, wings beating too fast to see, tasting everything and staying nowhere. Zoologist's Hummingbird, composed by Shelley Waddington, captures exactly that restless, sugar-fueled momentum: lilac, cherry, pear, and plum tumble over each other in the opening like a garden in fast-forward, before honey, honeysuckle, and mimosa settle in for a lush, nectar-drunk heart. It closes on whipped cream, musk, and sandalwood — soft and warm, like the moment the bird finally rests. Bright, generous, and unapologetically sweet, it's one of the most purely joyful entries in Zoologist's catalog. Scent Character Fragrantica classifies Hummingbird as a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance with dominant accords of Floral, Fruity, Fresh, and Mildly Sweet. Translation: the fruit-and-flower opening isn't a light accent here — it's the main event, carried through to a creamy, honeyed heart before mellowing into a soft, musky sandalwood base. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Lilac, Cherry, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum, Apple, Rose, Violet Leaf, Citruses Heart: Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Peony, Tulip Base: Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin, Moss, Amber, Sandalwood, White Woods Performance As an Extrait de Parfum, expect long-lasting wear (4/5) with strong sillage (4/5) — this one projects its fruity-floral sweetness generously, especially in the first few hours. Best Occasions & Season A natural fit for Spring and Summer, when its bright, nectar-sweet character feels most alive. Works well for daytime and casual wear, though its generous sillage also makes it a fun choice for evenings out. Unisex. Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de ParfumPerfumer: Shelley WaddingtonReleased: 2015House: Zoologist — an independent niche perfumery based in Toronto, Canada, known for building each release around a single animal muse. Why Try It as a Sample Hummingbird's fruity-gourmand sweetness runs bolder than some expect from a niche house — sampling first is the easiest way to confirm it's the right kind of sweet for you before committing to a full bottle. Available in 1mL, 5mL, and 10mL samples. 100% Authentic, From Authorized Distributors Every Zoologist sample we sell is decanted from authentic, authorized stock — never sourced from grey-market resellers. Venba Fragrance has fulfilled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating, free U.S. shipping on orders over $100, and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is Hummingbird unisex?Yes — its fruity-floral-gourmand profile is designed to be worn by anyone. What does Hummingbird smell like?A rush of cherry, pear, plum, and lilac up top, a honeyed floral heart, and a soft whipped-cream-and-sandalwood base — sweet, bright, and generous. Is Hummingbird one of Zoologist's oldest releases?Yes — it launched in 2015, making it one of the earlier fragrances in the Zoologist catalog. Is this a heavy gourmand, or more of a light floral?It leans gourmand-sweet rather than light — expect real presence from the honey, whipped cream, and fruit notes rather than a delicate, understated florals.
