Squid

Squid by Zoologist Perfumes

Launch Year: 2019
Perfumer: Céline Barel
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Fragrance Profile

Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Incense, Amyl Salicylate

Heart Notes: Ink Accord, Sea Salt, Opoponax

Base Notes: Ambergris Accord, Benzoin, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Exceptional (10–12+ hours)

Projection: Moderate to Strong

Ideal For

Perfect for fall, winter, rainy days, evening wear, artistic occasions, and anyone who enjoys mysterious aquatic fragrances with smoky incense, mineral accords, salty ocean air, and rich ambergris-inspired depth.

Description

Squid is Zoologist Perfumes' mesmerizing exploration of the mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface. Inspired by the elusive giant squid and the legendary journey of ambergris through the sea, it blends salty marine accords, smoky incense, and inky darkness into one of niche perfumery's most atmospheric creations.

The fragrance opens with a striking contrast of vibrant pink pepper, mystical incense, and aromatic amyl salicylate, creating an introduction that feels both fresh and enigmatic. At its heart, a haunting ink accord merges with sea salt and resinous opoponax, evoking the sensation of drifting through deep, silent waters where only faint rays of light penetrate the abyss. As it settles, an ambergris accord intertwines with benzoin and soft musk, producing a smooth, mineral-rich dry down that is simultaneously salty, resinous, smoky, and subtly sweet.

Dark, elegant, and profoundly atmospheric, Squid captures the mystery of the ocean through a unique balance of marine freshness, smoky resins, and ambergris-inspired warmth, making it one of the most distinctive fragrances in modern niche perfumery.