Squid

Inky Black Aquatic Depths: Squid Zoologist

When developing Squid, the mysterious life hidden beneath the ocean’s surface served as the primary muse. This is a dark, atmospheric fragrance that explores the contrast between cold seawater and the warm, resinous materials associated with ambergris. The brand describes an underwater hunt in which squid escape their predators through clouds of murky ink before a sperm whale emerges from the depths. It is meant to be an olfactory interpretation of the deep sea — tangy brine, crisp incense and sweet, cloudy ink united by the moody aroma of ambergris — maintaining an elegant presence that feels melancholy, mysterious and immersive.

 

Olfactory Notes

Upon the first spray, bright Pink Pepper cuts through a mineral Solar Salicylate accord, while Incense introduces an immediate smoky sharpness. The opening feels radiant yet strange, contrasting sunlit aquatic freshness with the suggestion of something darker beneath the surface.

As it moves into the heart, the fragrance descends into its most distinctive marine character. A Black Ink accord combines with a concentrated Salty accord, creating a cloudy, mineral impression, while Opoponax brings balsamic warmth and a subtly sweet resinous depth.

Finally, the scent settles into a dark, softly enveloping base. Synthetic Ambergris creates a salty, musky marine effect, while Benzoin adds smooth balsamic sweetness. Synthetic Musk rounds the composition into a lingering, warm haze that contrasts with the fragrance’s colder aquatic elements. Zoologist confirms that the ambergris and musk notes are synthetic and that Squid contains no animal products.

 

Olfactory notes: Amber, Balsamic, Aromatic, Salty, Woody, Smoky, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Fragrance Family: Aromatic Aquatic

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Solar Salicylate, Incense
Heart notes: Black Ink Accord, Salty Accord, Opoponax
Base notes: Synthetic Ambergris, Benzoin, Synthetic Musk

• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
  
• Made in Canada
  
• Parfumeur: Céline Barel
  
• Year of Launch: 2019

Zoologist officially lists Squid at a 20% concentration and identifies Céline Barel as its perfumer. Fragrantica classifies it as an Aromatic Aquatic fragrance and confirms its 2019 launch.

If you’re wondering about how long Squid Zoologist will last, Fragrantica reviews generally describe its longevity as moderate to strong, although individual experiences vary. One recent reviewer reported approximately eight hours, while others describe strong performance during the first few hours followed by a softer scent trail. Since Fragrantica’s performance information comes from individual users rather than controlled testing, an exact wear time cannot be guaranteed.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water (Aqua), Acetyl Cedrene, Benzyl Salicylate, Vanillin, Pinene, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Amyl Salicylate, Hexadecanolactone, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citronellol, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Benzyl Benzoate, Turpentine, Alpha-Terpinene, Carvone, Benzyl Alcohol, FD&C Blue No. 4, D&C Red No. 3, Ext. D&C Violet No. 2.