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Sloth Zoologist
by Zoologist Perfumes
Sloth Zoologist is a deeply earthy, herbal, and mossy fougère with a quiet complexity that unfolds slowly over time. It opens with chamomile, açaí berry, and violet leaf—fresh and slightly tart—then develops into a rich, damp, green herbal accord dominated by hay, lavender, and earthy cumin. The scent feels natural and authentic, evoking a moist forest floor with mold, moss, and mossy mushrooms emerging in the heart. As it settles, the fragrance mellows into a warm, sweet, and slightly animalic base of myrrh, oakmoss, vanilla, and beeswax, with a late-stage drydown that feels like soft incense and earthy vanilla. The sillage is moderate to strong, and longevity is long, though the projection drops quickly after three hours and becomes a skin-scent. It leans masculine due to its earthy dryness but remains unisex in appeal. Despite a few harsh layers—some find the cumin or mushroom notes too pungent—it reveals a delicate balance of sweetness and damp greenery. While some feel it's too earthy or sweaty, many appreciate the hypnotic journey: from an intense, almost fetid opening to a serene, warm, mossy drydown that ends like a quiet forest at dusk.
Pros
- +Deeply authentic and thematic, capturing the slow, damp essence of a sloth’s rainforest habitat
- +Longevity and performance are strong, with a slow, evolving drydown that rewards patience
- +Balances earthy, herbal, sweet, and musky notes in a way that feels natural and grounded
Cons
- −Initial blast can feel overwhelming or unappealing—some find it too musty, sweaty, or medicinal
- −Cumin and mushroom notes may be off-putting to those sensitive to animalic or earthy scents
- −Strong earthiness may not suit those looking for a clean, refined, or more subtle botanical scent