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.

I love this fragrance, I really prefer slightly earthier, watery florals like this. It’s floral for sure but isn’t overwhelming sweet. It’s very subtle, and is toned down by a lot of the other ingredients, like the rice and basil. The rice gives it a very smooth smell and it does smell to me like you are siting in a bunch of flowers and greenery near a pond where dragonflies might be flying overhead. I don’t get too much of the watery rain notes, but by the end of the day I could definitely smell the cashmere, and the florals had really toned down. I think this is a great perfume for someone who wants a floral fragrance, but doesn’t want it to be too much sweetness right in your face, and likes a little bit of an earthier, herbal scent as well.

I have samples of some of the Zoologist fragrances and this is one of the most wearable. Like some of the reviewers here said, it has that designer fragrance feel to it. But this smells a bit more complex. It's floral with a very prominent spicy note. I can't really smell the rice but rice has a subtle smell so I'm assuming it contributes to the translucency of the scent. This is very floral but not heavy, not sweet, not cloying. I sometimes get headaches with uber floral scents but this one I enjoyed very much. It's beautiful actually. Didn't appreciate this when I tried it alongside other Zoologist fragrances. But when I went back to it a few weeks later and tried it again, I was surprised that I liked it.

For some reason I seem to be at odds with Zoologist reviewers because I love this fragrance and it's not getting enough of that. Maybe I'm biased because after doubting it I went to the lake for rowing and this blended so beautifully on my arm with the wetness of the lake and trees and moss on the dock, clumped on rocks, green shoots and reeds - it seemed to bring out only the best of all of that - my damp shirt, wooden oar in hand, white flowers near the shore. Or perhaps I'm biased because the namesake, dragonfly, is a beautiful creature and it hunts mosquitos, my nemesis in this wet Summer. I wonder what a mosquito would smell like... blood, swollen flesh, an ugly black smear. This is the antidote.

Bought a tester of this and I can say I’ve already fallen in love with it. I’ve had it on for about 7 hours now, and the way it’s settled on to my skin is beautiful. It says there’s rain notes in the base but I feel like I got that more with the opening, the cashmere and tonka bean is definitely present though. When I first smelt it I was reminded of woodland and ponds on a rainy day, and after it settles there’s a comforting aspect to it. I would say there’s a complexity to it, but it’s not strange by any means and it’s absolutely wearable, it’s a perfect scent for spring time and it’s right up my alley. I’m going to be investing in a full bottle for sure.

What a fragrant surprise🤩😄 I am IN LOVE with how green/lightly floral this scent is. It smells like fragrant freshly cut citrus clovers but that iris grasping your attention! The base notes have this dewy moss essence to it. I really want this to be my signature scent, but I say it would be best for spring and summer months (ETA: smells like white floral secondskin after a few hours). Definitely encapsulates the essence of a dragonfly. Sillage is within arms length, and the longevity is there. This brand has really pushed the limits of fragrance and I would say truly a one of a kind perfumery. Zodiac Trio ⬆️ Aquarius ☀️Pisces 🌜Taurus

This truly reminds me of my back-country paddling trips across Ontario lakes. Shallow parts of some lakes, usually created by beaver dams, are full of water lilies and dragonflies. To me this one also has a bit grassy/earthy note, similar to what Bat (2020) has in it. I can't say I'm in love with it, but it's definitely a nice fragrance. I think I enjoy it more than previous iteration of it, as that one reminded me of a laundry detergent. This version manages to stay more realistic and authentic. Probably wouldn't buy it myself, but definitely would be happy to receive one as a gift.

this is a quiet lake, a dragonfly’s home, hidden behind a grove of rice fields and lined with water lilies; this opens watery, fresh, and aldehydic with bright citrus and sweet florals. then comes a powdery, sweetly starchy air enveloping more fresh and airy florals. the dry down is musky, creamy, yet still fresh and airy with spring florals close to skin and watery accords making this feel like you’re a dragonfly atop a water lily, the lake below you warm and the flowers around you sweet. truly atmospheric

After smelling this sample, getting a larger size is absolutely necessary. The only thing that makes me sad is that it does not last longer on my skin, but I think purchasing a travel size and respraying would totally solve that. This is such a spring/summer masterpiece. It was named perfectly. When I think of Dragonfly, I think of flitting back and forth in the breeze along a fresh river, landing on different flowers or stones. Its wet, slightly earthy, aquatic and green.

I’m a big fan of aquatic scents. And this is a banger, I don’t really hear a lot of people talking about it but when I do hear someone mention it, it’s always praise. To me it smells like a stream during spring right when the weather is about to transition into summer. The evergreen smell with the aquatic smells. It can’t be beat. The dry down becomes floral on my skin and very soft. Longevity is insane and projection is good. 10/10 fragrance

I audibly gasped when I first smelled this fragrance. Dragonfly is known for being a fresh scent, but on my skin, it’s even more pronounced. The notes of rice, jasmine, and rose are the most noticeable when I first spray it. Gradually, it becomes more and more aquatic and green. After a few hours, I also detect a hint of earthiness, like the smell of mud after it rains, It’s really nice. Fortunately, it lasts all day on me. <3

For me this fragrance triggers a memory of chilling in the blooming meadows in the end of the spring, when you are young, carefree and have a whole summer ahead of you. It's magnificent, probably the best flower perfume I've tested. If you a male who wants to get into florals - this is must try, haven't seen anything similar and close to this. It also provides a pretty decent performance in terms of sillage.

oh my this is gorgeous. as much as it could be considered “mass appealing” or even “basic”, it made me gasp at first sniff. i feel like i’m surrounded by beautiful plants, flowers, clean bodies of water with gentle waterfalls, and clean sunny air. it is actually strong for a scent like this, and has a good throw. i absolutely would love a fb. zoologist, how i love you.

Zoologist - Dragonfly is a light, airy, floral fragrance, with good projection during the first 1-2 h and longevity (I can still faintly detect it on my skin about 9 h after application). Very floral, unisex but leans feminine, very easy to wear. Definitely seems like a Spring/Summer fragrance. Beautiful smell. Probably one of the "safest" perfumes from Zoologist.

So bright and fresh on the skin, reminds me of Cherie from L'Occitane but with slightly less floral sweetness. The white florals are very pronounce but very green forward. I'm bummed the rain soaked rocks drying in the sun scent is lost on my skin but it's there when I spray it on paper. If they ever make a candle in this scent I'm gonna get it.

evokes wooded places, far from the metropolis and human beings. An incredibly suggestive fois perfume, spicy and delicate, with a predominance of powdery and aquatic notes and strong earthy scents. It is the best work of the zoologist who perfectly aims at the habitat of his inspiration. Melancholic and poetic like a Autumn rain.