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Zoologist Perfumes

Tyrannosaurus Rex (Parfum)

2018

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Versions Timeline

2018

Tyrannosaurus Rex (Original Release)

Price Range
$240 – $400

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Antonio Gardoni

"Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of Zoologist's most extreme and theatrical creations, built around the idea of a prehistoric world filled with fire, smoke, metal, flowers, and dense woods. Its character is intensely resinous, charred, animalic, and leathery, with a dramatic floral core that keeps the composition from becoming one-dimensional. The fragrance is famous for its apocalyptic opening, where burning woods and spicy green facets create an immediate sense of heat and danger. As it develops, florals and osmanthus add texture and an eerie beauty before the scent sinks into a dark bed of leather, incense, sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla. Created by Antonio Gardoni, it has become a reference point for daring artistic perfumery and for wearers who enjoy powerful, unconventional scents. It is widely regarded as a statement fragrance rather than an easy everyday choice."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Windy

Moods

Powerful
Mysterious
Adventurous
Alluring
Confident

Occasions

Night Out
Formal
Concert
Party

Fun Facts

A limited special-edition presentation was issued with red packaging and altered character artwork.

Despite notes such as civet in the pyramid, the formula does not use animal products.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SmokySpicyGreenCitrusFreshFloralAnimalicWoodyResinousLeatherySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

bergamot
black pepper
fir
laurel leaf
neroli
nutmeg
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

champaca
geranium
jasmine
osmanthus
rose
ylang ylang
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

resins
cade
cedar
civet
frankincense
leather
patchouli
sandalwood
vanilla

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Tyrannosaurus Rex is consistently described as an enormous, challenging, and unforgettable fragrance with explosive smoke, burning woods, resin, leather, and animalic depth. Wearers often praise its originality, complexity, and artistic boldness, while also warning that it can feel overwhelming or difficult for those who prefer softer scents. Performance is generally regarded as exceptional, with very long wear and forceful projection, especially in the opening hours. It is admired most by experienced fragrance enthusiasts and collectors who enjoy dark, dramatic compositions.”

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