Nightingale

Nightingale by Zoologist is an unisex extrait de parfum from 2016 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and saffron, moves into rose and violet and dries down to oud, patchouli, sandalwood, frankincense, labdanum and white musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.

Dry-down

Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.

Smells like this

More Zoologist fragrances · Discover · Cheaper alternatives