If you haven’t yet fallen under the spell of Zoologist, let this be your introduction. The Canadian indie perfume house is known for crafting unique, nature-inspired scents that feel like an olfactory adventure. So naturally, we can’t stop picking up and layering on their Bee eau de parfum. It’s pure golden magic, bottled.
Warm and sunny, this welcoming unisex scent opens with tangy orange, rich royal jelly accord and sticky, spicy ginger syrup notes for an invigorating first spritz. A sweet bouquet of broom, mimosa and orange flowers with airy heliotrope soon wafts forward before being absorbed into a creamy and intimate elixir of labdanum, musks, sandalwood, tonka and vanilla notes.
“Like the frantic hustle of the bee through a maze of multi-faceted scents, Zoologist Bee delivers a surreal experience,” add the scent’s perfumers on the Toronto-based brand’s website. “The rich aroma of honey captivates, while alluring florals, royal jelly, animalic beeswax and regal incense unite to create a buzz, offering excitement, and the sweet rewards of life.”
The overall effect is irresistibly unique, deeply comforting and effortlessly elegant—a fragrance that leaves a trail of soft, honeyed woodiness that lasts for hours. And it’s all contained in a weighty glass flaçon embellished with Zoologist’s signature vintage-style label, complete with an illustrated queen bee. Like we said: magic in a bottle.
Zoologist Bee EDP, $270 for 60 ml, available online at www.zoologistperfumes.ca.
