ZOOLOGIST PERFUMES — THE NICHE FRAGRANCE HOUSE AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO KNOW

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THE BRAND THAT BROKE THE RULES

Founded in Toronto by Victor Wong, Zoologist Perfumes stands at the intersection of art and nature. Each creation draws inspiration from the animal kingdom, transformed into olfactory storytelling through collaborations with master perfumers including Céline Barel, Ellen Covey, Antoine Lie and Shelley Waddington.

The result is a collection that is unapologetically niche — bold, complex, and endlessly wearable. Reviewers have described the brand as “peculiar yet fun,” “imaginative and unafraid,” and “an emotional rollercoaster of scent.” Every Zoologist fragrance invites curiosity and rewards close attention.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Fragrance Foundation Awards (New York, 2020): Squid by Céline Barel won Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year — one of perfumery’s most prestigious global awards, placing Zoologist alongside major luxury houses.

The Art & Olfaction Awards (2016): Bat by Ellen Covey won in the Independent category, setting a benchmark for experimental naturalism and narrative fragrance design.

Art & Olfaction Finalists (2017–2020): Civet, Bee and Squid were finalists across multiple years, reflecting consistent creative excellence.

ÇaFleureBon (2016): Bat was named Perfume of the Year; Zoologist received Best Independent House.

WHAT THE PRESS SAYS

Now Smell This has repeatedly highlighted Zoologist’s imagination and wearability: Seahorse evolves from bright aquatic floral to a soft, salty-woody drydown; Snowy Owl is delicate and airy; Orchid Mantis (2025) blurs beauty and danger; and Portuguese Man O’ War (2025) is introduced as a marine burst of ginger, gunpowder and seaweed absolute.

A Considered Life calls the discovery set “an exploration of extremes … that constantly surprises and delights,” while community forums like Basenotes regularly cite Squid among the most accomplished marine niche perfumes.

THE 2025 BUZZ

The new Portuguese Man O’ War by Antoine Lie is one of the year’s most talked-about niche launches. With ginger, saffron, immortelle and seaweed absolute, it captures the electric tension between danger and beauty — extending the marine lineage of Squid and Seahorse.

WHY AUSTRALIANS SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION

For Australian wearers, Zoologist represents niche perfumery at its best: authentic, daring, and world-class. The brand’s extraits and concentrated EDPs project beautifully in warm weather. Scents like Squid, Seahorse and Portuguese Man O’ War thrive in open air, evolving with resinous, saline complexity that suits Australian lifestyles.

DISCOVER THE COLLECTION

Explore the full Zoologist Perfumes range at Connection Parfumerie — your official Australian stockist. Start with a Discovery Set, then size up your favourite into a 60 ml.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Awards confirmed via The Fragrance Foundation and The Art & Olfaction Awards; media coverage synthesised from specialist fragrance outlets. Content localised for Australian niche fragrance audiences by Connection Parfumerie.