Bee

Bee by Zoologist is an unisex parfum from 2017 in the niche price tier. It opens with sweet orange and ginger, moves into broom, heliotrope, mimosa and orange blossom and dries down to benzoin, labdanum, musk, sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.
Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.

Heart

Broom Honeyed, hay-like, slightly tobacco. Sun on dry grass.
Heliotrope Almond, vanilla and powder. Smells like marzipan and old-fashioned makeup.
Mimosa Soft, powdery, honeyed yellow flower. Gentle and comforting.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.

Dry-down

Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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