Penguin

Saffron on a salty blast of Antarctic air. Penguin by Zoologist Perfumes is a vibrant, invigorating Extrait de Parfum in which saffron, pink pepper and sea moss swirl over musks, suede and sandalwood against cool desolation. Composed by perfumer Chiaki Nomura and released in 2024. The Story Emperors they may be, but when a massive cyclone unleashes its merciless austral winds, the colony of penguins bows to its power. From such extremes the male penguin must guard his precious bundle: the egg passes tenderly from mother to father, their shared purpose, while she embarks on a perilous odyssey to the sea for food. He begins his own monotonous march, packed tightly in a circle of trudging penguins, so intent on protecting the egg that he does not notice the dazzling aurora australis over a lonely night sky. The fragrance is a reminder of nature’s harsh reality, a welcome blast. How It Smells Opening Sharp, icy and mineral: Antarctic air and an ice accord with juniper berry. Heart Anticipation glimmers through cool desolation as pink pepper, saffron and ciste absolute add spice. Dry Down Softens into sea moss, suede, musks and sandalwood. Fragrance Notes Top Antarctic Air Accord Ice Accord Juniper Berry Heart Pink Pepper Saffron Ciste Absolute Base Sandalwood Musks Sea Moss Suede Fragrance Profile Aromatic · Fresh · Woody · Suede · Marine