Dragonfly Edition 2021

I got the base notes in less than an hour. I'm not sure if that is quick when it comes to this brand or not. I'm also not complaining because it smells very good! It is much warmer than the opening. The opening of Dragonfly, like everyone else has said, is very aquatic and ozonic. I get fresh rain water mixed with fresh Green florals. The opening is also very nice! As I sit here right now, the two cannot be any more different. What I'm experiencing now is a warm and slightly sweet cashmere and dry flour of some kind. Yes, there are still traces of freshness once it sits on your skin for about an hour, but certainly not as much as the opening. To my surprise, I actually really like this Fragrance! Yes this brand is not for the beginner. I don't think any of the fragrances from this house can be considered an easy wear whatever that means. Dragonfly, very similar to other fragrances from this brand, is more about the aromatic journey than it is about attracting a partner. This is for you to enjoy personally. I'm sure you will get compliments regardless, but this is not a Fragrance for that particular reason. I considered this a piece of art. Not everyone will understand and not everyone will appreciate. For those who do, it is a no-brainer whether or not to purchase. This is full bottle worthy in my opinion. One more thing before I go, when I say something is sweet, I prefer it a bit subtle. Bee is too much for me. Dragonfly has a sweetness that is much more refined and I think is done better. I hope that helps you in someway.

'Dragonfly' is reminiscent of a peaceful koi pond during a light drizzle of rain. I can really picture this environment, with water lilies floating by as the droplets fall on the surface. It's less sweet/fruity-smelling than the original interpretation, but equally as interesting to my nose. A light, aquatic floral vibe carries throughout the fragrance; almost transparent, but not fully. However, this is not to say it's similar to 'Snowy Owl' or 'Beaver,' because it stands apart from all other releases I've smelled. The starchy rice note is very noticeable on my skin (just as in the older version), which retains the unique edge that Zoologist is known for. A hint of powdery smell from the orris root. 'Dragonfly' develops a lot toward the far dry down into something almost completely different from the opening (more of the oakmoss and possibly tonka), and I'm loving the journey. It performs delicately and pretty soft for me so far. I'll admit I do miss the purple juice color, but that's a personal preference.

I once heard someone describe Dragonfly as what Claude Monet’s, “The Water Lily Pond,” would smell like. It’s a beautifully accurate way to describe this fragrance. The light and fragile wings of a dragonfly, the clear ponds teeming with green lush life. There’s hints of Earth, soil, and that comforting musky skin-like scent with a touch of bright breezy green that keeps it light and fresh. I do not get any hints of floral in this fragrance as the notes may state, but there’s plenty of life nonetheless. A delicate life- something that plays in between air and water. This by far is the most wearable Zoologist fragrance for me, as I live in a tropical climate where it is hot and humid all year long. This fragrance lightens the humid curtain of my world and gives me tranquility. Who wouldn’t want that?

This is one of my favorite frags idc idc. Like seriously, a beautiful composition. I love it. It is more a fragrance i wear just like around the house or a spray or two before bed because it doesn't last forever or have a massive projection, sits close to the skin and it is a beautiful journey.... the bitter grapefruit, basil, ginger are sharp and fresh on the opening, floral mids and mossy base notes also hit you all at once... and then it mellows into a smooth watery floral. It is crisp, clean... some say masculine leaning, which i understand, because of the ginger and overall composition but i feel like it is unisex when you stop to analyze it - floral and watery notes shine when the ginger/grapefruit fades away. I think my favorite part is the mossy base. It is so well balanced.

Wow I was NOT expecting to like this one as much as I did since my experience with most freshies is just that they're either screechy or pleasant but a lot like everything else in the genre. In the warm weather, this was like a breath of fresh air. Angelica is one of my favourite notes in perfume and I definetly got a bit of that along with the grapefruit in the opening. Throughout the composition I got this almost oily green stem clorophyl type scent accompanied by a watery peltrichor and soft aquatic (kind of purple) florals. It is damp but light and airy and has a crazy longevity... when I got out of the shower in the evening I was wondering what product I used to smell so good until I realized that it was still the dragonfly perfume I sprayed in the morning.