Tiger

This is a great inclusion for Zoologist, though maybe not what people expect from them. This is frankly better than I expected it would be going in. On the opening you get a sour and fruity kumquat that eventually gives way to a well-blended mixture of smoky incense, vetiver, and ebony wood with a touch of carrot seed. It comes off as deep, earthy, and a bit of dry green grass. While it doesn't transport like other Zoologists do, the thematic of a tiger suits the fragrance really well. It is evocative of a somewhat hot and humid deep dark jungle. When I smell this fragrance, I think of some sort of den (think the incense) as well as a sort of hot and humid summer night. I think this fragrance's scent profile is best for a summer night, though it wouldn't do well in intense heat. Note-wise, its definitely something more fall/winter cold weather, however the vibe of it in practice gives me cool summer. The scent profile isn't too creative for this brand, however I don't think all of their fragrances need to be. I like when they have a mixture of "transportive" scents and more wearable thematic scents. For the latter category, this is one of their better offerings. It is a bit amusing that this is probably the only brand where its fans will rate fragrances critically for smelling wearable. It is in the sort of Encre Noire/Eilish No 2 category, at least for me but just a ton more interesting. I think I would really like if this fragrance had a long lasting accord that would stand out (like the kumquat and such) that could bring something to the middle of the sort of vetiver/wood/incense accord. As such, its a very earthy wood scent. That being said, I knew going in this just isn't my scent profile and I was more just a fanboy/curious. So I probably won't be getting this scent. But I do honestly love it! If you're thinking of trying it, I think you should.

Tiger by Zoologist opens with a dry, hot, spicy kumquat accord that quickly reveals a dose of synthetic vetiver. The saffron is seamlessly blended in, providing a tiny touch of leather while bringing the spices and woody notes together. I'm not sure if I am smelling ebony wood, but there is almost a cherry varnish type thing in the background. True to its name, Tiger is hot, dry, and diffusive. In this case, diffusive refers to molecular nature of the fragrance, not the projection, which seems modest. The dry down is heavy on the cashmeran and iso-E super to balance out the vetiver. The dry, molecular base makes Tiger suitable for both hot and cold climates. To me, Tiger is a combination of Encre Noire, Lune Feline, and Wonderwood. I love all three of the aforementioned fragrances, so Tiger is turning out to be one of my favorites from Zoologist--a very modern, wearable fragrance. The perfumer, Cristiano Canali, also created Bee, which is probably my favorite from the house. On the other hand, one could understand why some fans of Zoologist would be a little disappointed by Tiger--it just doesn't have that novelty found in Squid, Bat, Civet, and others. For me, I would rather own something that I would wear on a regular basis vs. something that I sample a couple times a year. 4.5/5 wearability 3/5 novelty 3/5 performance Edit: Given that fragrance is subjective, we need to remember that an easy-to-wear fragrance for one person could be challenging for a different person. I don't understand why many people categorize T-Rex and Moth as challenging. On the other hand, Penguin and Sea Horse are very difficult for me to wear.

A gorgeous scent, rich in vetiver, ambrette, cardamom and incense. This gives me all the feels of the best of the Amouage (masculine) lineup. One of the absolute best of this house. I also get a uniquely Canadian reference here, to Tiger Tail ice cream. Not that all Canadians share the same history (a common experience when we travel - “You’re Canadian! Do you know my old college buddy John from Saskatoon?” Yeah, it’s just the second-largest country in the world, roughly 40 times the United Kingdom. Of course I know some yahoo a nonstop day-and-a-half drive away, ya genius!). But ... well it just so happens that Zoologist HQ is a short bike ride from my house, and I’ve visited and met Victor once or twice. So anyhow Tiger Tail is an orange-flavoured ice cream, swirled through with a sticky black licorice ribbon - a strange old-school concoction still found in our ice cream parlours and supermarkets. And there’s something in this fragrance of that orange-hued base of kumquat, vetiver and carrot seed, with a swirl of the dark and anisic (with no licorice note, it’s likely the ebony, papyrus and incense). To follow another meandering (jungle) path, Georges Bataille wrote: “The sexual act is in time what the tiger is in space”. What other perfect knot of commoditized excess, of Bataille’s “accursed share” of supplemental energies, than this brand of strange, luxurious niche fragrances. The sexual act in time ... the tiger in space ... Zoologist in the marketplace ... ya get me?

To me, this smells like i would expect a newly washed and clean tiger could smell like. It doesn't have a directly "animalic" note. But it has an "animal musk" note to it. Suede, spices, incense, and woods are the first accords i notices. The suede is animalic, but pleasant. I'm not familiar with Kumquat, but i'm guessing it and the Jasmine is what's bringing a slight sweetness in to balance the composition. I would in no way call this a sweet scent, but you Need some sweetness for a suede and/or leather fragrance not to be harsh. "Tiger" has a perfect balance in that way. The woody side really shows up in the dry down, and the suede never goes away. All in all, i'd say this is a great fragrance. A masculine fragrance that has a very well balanced formula. I can't find any faults in the scent itself. I think "Tiger" is a fitting name, and it gives that little extra confidence when worn. I wouldn't say summer is the best time for it, although i think it can work for cooler overcast days. But it's perfect for spring and fall, and will work well during winter as well. Day or night. Casual to semi formal. Probably age 25+, as it's not very sweet, and that's usually what the youngest amongst us prefer. Personal score: 9/10. I love it, and i'll be getting a bottle one day. I don't really wear suede or leather fragrances often. But this isn't too suede heavy, and other notes are lifting it and making it lighter and pleasant. Definitely worth a decant.

I absolutely love this fragrance. I cannot count the number of times I picked up the sample to have a sniff, reluctant to use up the few ml I had. I’m new to perfumes and Zoologist was a big part of what got me interested; the idea of recreating animals or their environments with smell, telling a story, rather than “just” making you smell nice. This was the first sample I got, and I’m very impressed. The opening is somehow both bright and smoky, before drying to a comforting, warm, and addictive scent. I recall reading a review that felt the predatory nature was lacking, and I agree this does not feel predatory. But it makes me feel like a tiger in its den, comfortable and secure, its pleasant and familiar animal smell mixing with that of the forest that surrounds it. Which I’d argue is much more representative of a tiger, which sleeps 18-20 hours a day. If you are sensitive to strong smells however, use caution; Tiger is not only incredibly strong, but long-lasting. When I opened the sample, I could smell it despite the airtight packaging, and the whole room smelt faintly of it for the rest of the day AND the day after. I had a headache at the time, and the lingering scent made me feel somewhat nauseous.

the first thing that hit my nose was a spicy smoke with a very slight sourness from the kumquat. for the first few minutes, it's extreeeemely smoky but as it settles into the middle notes, it's honestly so good.... it takes a while for the smoke to settle, but after a few hours the smell made me think of what my hands smelled like as a kid after playing in summertime and my hands had been all over the grass and warm soil. it's warm and earthy, and i think the carrot seeds is a really nice touch and goes well with the vetiver. it lasts all day, transforming from smoky incense to a delicious blend of sour kumquat, warm earthy vetiver and wood. tiger is meant to represent a tiger on the prowl, ready to strike its oblivious prey — while i wouldn't call this fragrance offensive or ferocious, the earthy nature of it is reminiscent of a tiger lowering itself to prowl through the tall grass. i'd use this more often around late spring/summer/early fall, but i adore this fragrance. 8/10 from me

I'm really enjoying this fragrance, it almost comes out as citric but that;s just the combo of vetiver, kumquat and carrot seeds. I don't think this fragrance is challenging at all compared to some of the others from this house that I've tried but then again I am a fan of vetiver. I think the only vetiver forward fragrance I disliked was sultan vetiver. The ebony wood and incense combo gives Tiger a darker smokier edge, especially in the dry down that's very masculine. This is by far my favorite from the house that I've tried but it will not be everyone's cup of tea. I happen to like smoky, vetiver and incense type fragrances so this is right up my alley. I don't personally think it smells like encre noire (which I own), although I can see why some think that. If I were to compare it to the line I would say it matches EN l'extreme more due to it's darker nature with the ebony wood and incense; encre noire is certainly greener and drier.

I enjoy the fragrance. Performance is very good. It’s an all day projector and the sillage is huge. People will definitely know you were there. It’s great for the fall and winter, but also great for the hot summers for a different artistic feel. Its sexy in the sweltering, and confident in the cool. The fragrance is very versatile. It’s more like a sensual, calm tiger as opposed to one who is actively hunting. It’s his mane, his habitat, his nonchalant gaze.. You can smell the presence of a dark, earthy wood and how it plays against a more milky, instead of bright citrus, while maintaining a tall grasses and dry hay like feel throughout. The fact that I enjoy this parfum, regardless of the presence of cardamon, is a testament to the creators expertise. It’s subtle presence actually helps tie everything together. The fragrance is unisex but I feel it definitely leans more masculine. Test it first, but it will grow on you most likely.

I thought this one was great. Zoologist Perfumes has been knocking it out of the park lately, in my opinion. Tiger is unique, complex, and interesting, yet still wearable daily. Harvest Mouse and Tiger have captured the vibes of their respective animals perfectly, in my opinion, while still being appropriate in the office (spray lightly)! While Tiger isn’t as challenging as T-Rex, it still offers a complex note breakdown that keeps you smelling your wrist all day. It opens fairly sweet, and I get a lot of carrot seeds. Then it gets a bit Smokey and the grass and vetiver come out. I get this to last all day on my skin, and it projects about 2 hours. I would have liked a little more incense, but this is one of their best overall.

Recently picked up a 60ml bottle after trying a sample a couple months ago. I got the last little bit out of the vial, and I forgot just how much I love smelling it. This is a really satisfying citrusy, yet dry vetiver-forward fragrance. The kumquat is slightly astringent, but it's a bit fuller-bodied than something like an orange or a lemon note, while lasting a lot longer through the drydown. It settles over time, the bitterness and brightness of the kumquat washes away into the background, making way for a very woody/grassy intimate smell. It develops like you're spending a day in a tall grassy clearing, seeing the daylight fade to sunset. I wasn't sure if it'd be worth it for the full 60ml, but I'm glad I picked it up.

Tiger charges in with a bitter and lemony qumquat, but as it settles on my skin, it transforms into a delicate composition in which vetiver and incense take the lead. The spicy and incensed vetiver is clearly accentuated by my skin. Tiger is very classy, respectable, traditional, masculine, dry, and warm. Tiger has depth and character. Additionally, it has a somewhat smokey feel and definitely fits like a second skin. Good longevity and arms-length sillage for the first 2-3 hours, and works well in the summer heat. It's lovely to be able to occasionally smell Tiger's scent in the bubble it surrounds you in (I don't get nose-blind with Tiger). Great addition to Zoologist's line up.

Zoologist tiger is a wonderful, masculine leaning unisex vetiver forward fragrance, with animalic leaning notes to the leather accord. It's somehow simultaneously subtle but also carries a lot of presence. This will absolutely get you noticed if you even slightly overspray- the projection is on the strong side. This is rather transparent for a funkier, dry vetiver. I don't get the kumquat but I do detect a bright citrus that calms the intense woodiness and smokiness that this opens up with. The dry down is much more woody, and slightly less dry to my nose. Strong projection for 6hrs, after which it's about elbows length for a while thereafter. 9/10 and a must for vetiver lovers.

Upon testing this fragrance, I was immediately hit with a wave of familiarity and nostalgia! I have a bottle of Thoth Oil from Natural Magick Co-op (created to embody the energy of the ancient egyptian god of knowledge and writing) which heavily features Papyrus essential oil. It's mellow, masculine, brainy, and papery, reminiscent of a library with pine bookshelves. It is one of my favorite notes in perfumery and is just about all I can smell when wearing Tiger, besides a quiet whisper of incense and saffron. I do not think this is complex as the other fragrances from this house, but that isn't stopping me from liking this scent at all.

This isn't something I feel confident enough to wear (one of the only perfumes I've worn that my boyfriend says he hates) around other people, but in my lonesome? It's beautiful. More masculine than I'd typically prefer something I wear to be, but it's so pretty in its dry smokiness. There's one note I really enjoy that I can't quite point out - perhaps the carrot seeds? It's a very heavy musk that blends really well with the smokiness. Definitely sample instead of blind buying it, but I'm happy I own it!

This is certainly enjoyable. Slight citrus opening with smoke. Dries down to a smoky earthy and enticing fragrance. I enjoy the Zoologist approach. I have found most of their fragrances to be rather enjoyable. The main complaint I have is the projection. One would think with Tiger, there would be a roar and not a purr. Great fragrance but boost it, make it a predator. Save the safe scents for Harvest Mouse and Chipmunk. Also great scents. But when I want to be offensive, let me.

I received a sample of Tiger with a recent order. This is very much a hot summer night fragrance. It’s Shere Khan sipping on a top shelf margarita rimmed with smoked sea salt while steel drums beat in the background and fireflies dance about the thick jungle air. It has a presence, but it’s not dominating. It’s a Tiger stalking, not pouncing. I’d wear this out at night with friends, but I wouldn’t wear it to brunch.

This smells like summer, but not in the fantasy watery-beachy-tropical way most summer perfumes are. This is drought-year summer on the plains. The heat has already long since overstayed its welcome, the once-green fields torched to dry, brittle stalks begging for a brush fire. All you can do is wait for summer to be over. (In a good way!)

Great for colder, outdoor occasions. The intensity of the wood notes give it a classic, gentleman style of scent. My girlfriend smelled it on me and immediately fell in love with it. The longevity is great. It’s not a powerhouse as far as the projection, but I think that's a good thing. I'd consider this full bottle worthy.

I got a spoiler sample for this when I bought Harvest Mouse. Tiger is very dry grassy, like autumn leaves on the ground. It also has some very fancy wood whiffs. Stays pretty linear, but very pleasant. Longlivity is aprox. 9 hours with 1 spray and sillage is moderate. It is between a skinscent and a roomfiller.

When I first smelled my sample, I'll admit I wrote it off since it smelled pretty similar to Encre Noir, at least on paper. But on the skin, it's different enough from Encre Noir that I'd like a bottle of this. It's woody, with a hint of sourness, and a smokiness that is wonderfully dark and moody.