Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml/ 10ml)100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser. Overview Fragrance Family: Marine Oriental / Amber IncenseConcentration: Extrait de ParfumStyle: Dark, salty, resinous, inky, atmosphericBest For: Evening wear / niche fragrance exploration / statement scent useSeason: Autumn and winter Fragrance Notes Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Solar Salicylate, IncenseMiddle Notes: Black Ink Accord, Salty Accord, OpoponaxBase Notes: Ambergris, Benzoin, Musk What It Smells Like Squid opens with a sharp, slightly metallic brightness from pink pepper, quickly joined by a solar salicylate accord that adds a warm, almost glowing synthetic “sunlight on water” impression. Incense is present from the start, giving the opening a smoky, resinous edge. As it develops, the fragrance becomes darker and more atmospheric. The black ink accord is the defining feature here, creating a dense, inky, slightly bitter marine-mineral character. A salty accord enhances the maritime feel, while opoponax adds a deep resinous sweetness that softens the edges without removing the darkness. In the dry down, ambergris and benzoin create a warm, slightly animalic marine sweetness. Musk smooths the composition, leaving a lingering salty-resinous base that stays close to the skin but remains distinctive. Overall, the fragrance feels dark, salty, inky, and resinous, combining marine accords with smoky incense and warm ambered depth. View our full collection of genuine Zoologist fragrance samples
