WS-ZP-2018

Moth

2018unisex

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into powdery.

Moth by Zoologist Perfumes is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Moth was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Tomoo Inaba. Top notes are Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron, Cumin, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Lemon; middle notes are Heliotrope, Iris, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base…

warm spicy woody powdery fresh spicy

Nose: Tomoo Inaba

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron, Cumin, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Heliotrope, Iris, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Resins, Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Ambergris, Patchouli, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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76%

72%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall44%Winter38%Spring12%Summer5%Night74%Day26%Wears unisex62%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Zoologist Perfumes picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Moth smell like?

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: warm spicy, woody, powdery.

What notes are in Moth?

Top: Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron, Cumin, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Lemon. Heart: Heliotrope, Iris, Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Resins, Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Ambergris, Patchouli, Vetiver.

How long does Moth last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Moth loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Moth best for?

Fall is the top pick (44%). Winter is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Moth?

Night wear leads at 74%. Day is a secondary pick at 26%.

Is Moth for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 62% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Moth?

Composed by Tomoo Inaba. Released in 2018.