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Zoologist Perfumes

Squid (EDP)

2019

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Versions Timeline

2019

Squid (Original Release)

Price Range
$45 – $200

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Perfumers

Céline Barel

"Squid is a unisex aquatic-aromatic fragrance by Zoologist Perfumes, launched in 2019 and composed by Céline Barel. Rather than presenting a clean, breezy marine style, it explores the ocean through darker imagery: brine, ink, incense smoke, and a mineral ambergris effect. The structure moves from spicy-salty brightness into an inky, resinous heart before drying down to a musky ambergris-benzoin base. Its character is unusual and atmospheric, balancing experimental niche storytelling with surprising wearability. Within Zoologist's portfolio, Squid is widely regarded as one of the brand's most distinctive deep-sea interpretations."

Awards & Recognition

The Fragrance Foundation Awards 2020 - Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year

The Art & Olfaction Awards 2020 - Independent Category Finalist

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Rainy
Cloudy
Windy
Humid

Moods

Mysterious
Sophisticated
Alluring
Creative

Occasions

Night Out
Dinner
Cocktail Party
Date
Formal

Fun Facts

Squid won The Fragrance Foundation 2020 award for "Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year."

The fragrance is built around a custom black ink accord and uses synthetic materials; Zoologist states that Squid does not use animal products.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicySmokyAquaticResinousSyntheticAnimalicWoodySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

incense
pink pepper
solar salicylate
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

black ink
opoponax
salty
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

ambergris
benzoin
musk

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes Squid as a dark, inky aquatic rather than a typical fresh marine fragrance. Reviewers frequently mention the salty incense opening, unusual ink accord, and ambergris-like drydown, with many praising it as highly original yet more wearable than its concept suggests. Some users find it moody, elegant, and addictive, while others feel the salicylate/inky facets can read abstract, synthetic, or slightly old-fashioned. Overall sentiment is positive, with strong appreciation for its creativity, atmosphere, and lasting power.”

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