Zoologist – Moth | Fragrance Sample UK Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml)100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser. Overview Fragrance Family: Oriental Woody / Resinous AmberConcentration: Extrait de ParfumStyle: Dark, smoky, mysterious, gothic, resinousBest For: Evening wear / cold weather / niche fragrance explorationSeason: Autumn and winter Fragrance Notes Top Notes: Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Lemon, Nutmeg, SaffronMiddle Notes: Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Mimosa, Muguet, RoseBase Notes: Ambergris, Honey, Resins, Guaiac Wood, Musk, Nagarmotha, Oud, Patchouli, Smoke, Vetiver What It Smells Like Moth opens with an intense blend of warm spices, where black pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and saffron create an immediately dark and atmospheric introduction. A touch of lemon provides a fleeting brightness before quickly disappearing beneath the richer elements, while cumin adds an earthy, slightly animalic nuance. As the fragrance develops, the floral heart emerges through the haze of spices. Powdery iris and heliotrope soften the composition, while jasmine, rose, mimosa, and muguet contribute a faded, vintage floral character. Rather than feeling fresh or vibrant, the florals evoke the scent of dried petals preserved in an old wooden room. The dry down is deep, smoky, and richly resinous. Ambergris, honey, and warm resins create a dense, almost candlelit warmth, while guaiac wood, oud, patchouli, and nagarmotha add earthy woods and smoky depth. Vetiver and musk provide structure, leaving behind a lingering impression of antique furniture, incense smoke, aged wood, and forgotten attics. Overall, the fragrance feels dark, smoky, and hauntingly atmospheric, blending warm spices, faded florals, rich resins, and deep woods into one of Zoologist's most evocative and gothic creations. View our full collection of genuine Zoologist fragrance samples
