Rabbit by Zoologist Perfumes

Rabbit is a curious fragrance: once it settles, the hay, spiced carrot cake, and lots of cinnamon with patchouli take over. At first, it smells wild and rural, but after a few days of testing, it reminds me of my German grandmother in the Black Forest baking Linzer tortes and Christmas treats. That’s why, even though I don’t wear it myself, I keep it to remember family moments; it’s as tender as a rabbit’s fur. They say it’s feminine, but I think it would suit a man too. On my skin: Cake 2, Vanilla 2, Carrot 2, Hay 3, Cinnamon 3, Patchouli 3.

The first time I smelled it, it reminded me of a little rabbit cage, and to be honest, I felt sorry thinking about them in captivity, haha. But it really does convey the habitat. I agree that the opening is super green; I detect the apple and bergamot among sharper notes. After a while, it softens, and I’m left with the hay and patchouli, along with a piece of carrot cake with almonds and powdered sugar, which lingers until the end of the fragrance. On me, it’s super long-lasting on skin and projects constantly, albeit softly. Without a doubt, a strange but mega-magical gourmand. I’m still looking for the right occasion to wear it.

The sample has just arrived, and along with T-rex and Bee, they are my favourites. The opening smells of cinnamon, dusty flowers, and a super-sweet vanilla cookie in a field of hay (which smells like chamomile, if you’ve had rabbits you’ll know 😂). Once it settles, the cinnamon fades and the violet and sweet carrot rise, a true gourmand where the hay is more noticeable and the scent changes drastically. I love it. The projection is poorer than with Moth and T-rex, but it’s worth it. The longevity is excellent: 8-10 hours in summer with just one spray on skin, and even longer on clothes.

After reading the notes, I thought it was curious, but I never imagined I’d like it so much. At first, it’s strong and peculiar due to the green leaves and bergamot; I don’t find the cinnamon as invasive. Then it mellows, and the carrot, violet, and jasmine appear (thank goodness, I’m not a fan). It’s a carrot cake that blends with the base notes, very gourmand. Finally, the cake, vanilla, musk, and hay dominate: basically a picnic in the countryside with cookies. It’s tender, sweet but not cloying, with a dusty vintage touch from the patchouli and almonds. For me, it’s a delight, especially usable in the evening. All the perfumes are unisex, but this one leans feminine due to its sweetness. I can’t wait to get the bottle. On paper, it lasts a long time: I applied it at 2 pm, and the next day at the same time, it was still noticeable.