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Portuguese Man O' War
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Portuguese Man O' War

Spicy Metallic Aquatic
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Details on Zoologist Portuguese Man O' War

Dive into the dangerous waters of the ocean. This bold scent captures the deadly beauty of the Portuguese man o' war. Blazing sun meets a salty breeze. You will feel a fiery sting that gives way to the deep, dark sea. It is an adventurous mix of aquatic and spicy elements. Experience the thrill of the waves with this daring fragrance.

How does Zoologist Portuguese Man O' War smell?

The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger, saffron, and immortelle. Soon, a cool, metallic gunpowder note emerges. It blends with soft jasmine and geranium. The dry-down reveals a deep, briny seaweed absolute. This rests on a smooth base of sandalwood and tonka bean.

Sillage

Low
Excellent

Longevity

< 4 hours
> 12 hours

Gendertendency

Masculine
Unisex
Feminine

Uniqueness

Mainstream
Niche

Reviews & Q&A

8.1/10
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HubbaHubba
HubbaHubba
September 4, 2026
9.5/10

Punch in the face

My god, what a fragrance, its aggressive, loud and so so strange. The ginger punch to the face combined with the gunpowder almost makes it smell,.,,,,fizzy? Maybe spray one spray only for work and about 1-2 hours before you enter the building. Im definitely going to buy this.

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Sebnem
Sebnem
August 27, 2026
7/10

Shooting on the ship's deck

The opening begins with a sharp ginger note. This is followed by absolute chaos - wood, sea, gunpowder. GUNPOWDER. As if you'd taken a full blast. I didn't dare sniff my wrist anymore because my body was already instinctively contracting. But still, you like to sniff it, because the scent is simply interesting. Less suitable for everyday wear. And if so, on a man who ideally keeps 100 meters distance from me.

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Halinalu
Halinalu
August 25, 2026
8/10

Super portable fragrance

The fragrance is special – not because it is particularly challenging or exceptionally accessible, but because it shows a great and quite unique scent progression and gets many things right. It initially sparks interest in a similar direction to Ganymede, but then takes its own path and develops a different scent profile with aquatic notes. An exciting fragrance with character and a development that definitely piques one's curiosity.

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About the brand

Zoologist

From Toronto, Victor Wong invites different perfumers to translate animal habitats and traits into vivid, characterful scent portraits.
Toronto, Canada · Founded 2013 · 34 fragrances at Parfinity
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