Tiger by Zoologist

Brand: Zoologist

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Scent overview

An earthy vetiver striped with bright kumquat, saffron and cardamom, jasmine sambac and incense in the heart, and smoky papyrus and ebony wood in the dry-down.

Scent Character

Extrait de Parfum · Introduced 2023 · Unisex

Key accords: Kumquat, Cardamom, Saffron, Jasmine Sambac, Incense, Carrot Seed

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Office, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Fragrance overview

Tiger by Zoologist belongs to the woody fragrance family. An earthy vetiver striped with bright kumquat, saffron and cardamom, jasmine sambac and incense in the heart, and smoky papyrus and ebony wood in the dry-down. Tiger opens with Kumquat, Cardamom, and Saffron. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Incense, Carrot Seed, and Suede. It dries down to Vetiver, Ebony, Papyrus, and Ambrette.

How to wear Tiger

On skin, Tiger by Zoologist has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, office, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Lyric Man by Amouage. Apply Lyric Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Lyric Man and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Tiger opens with Kumquat, Cardamom, and Saffron.

The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Incense, Carrot Seed, and Suede.

It dries down to Vetiver, Ebony, Papyrus, and Ambrette.

What to layer with Tiger

  • Amouage Lyric Man bottle

    Lyric Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, saffron, and incense.

    Order: Apply Lyric Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Lyric Man

  • Amouage Overture Woman bottle

    Overture Woman by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, saffron, and incense.

    Order: Apply Overture Woman first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Overture Woman

  • Amouage Overture Man bottle

    Overture Man by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, saffron, and incense.

    Order: Apply Overture Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Tiger : 1 spray Overture Man

  • Liquides Imaginaires Fleur de Sable bottle

    Fleur de Sable by Liquides Imaginaires

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Tiger first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur de Sable on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Fleur de Sable

  • Rayhaan Terra bottle

    Terra by Rayhaan

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and saffron.

    Order: Apply Terra first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Terra

Pairings to approach with care

  • Maison Asrar Legacy bottle

    Legacy by Maison Asrar

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    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Tiger has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Legacy brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Tiger first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Legacy on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Tiger : 2 sprays Legacy

  • Commodity Tea bottle

    Tea by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 39/99

    Tiger has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Tiger first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Tiger : 2 sprays Tea

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Tiger?

Tiger opens with Kumquat, Cardamom, and Saffron. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Incense, Carrot Seed, and Suede. It dries down to Vetiver, Ebony, Papyrus, and Ambrette.

How long does Tiger last, and how strong is it?

Tiger by Zoologist has very Good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration.

When should you wear Tiger?

It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, office, and casual.

What layers well with Tiger?

Lyric Man by Amouage is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, saffron, and incense. Apply Lyric Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Tiger over the top for woody complexity. Start with 2 sprays Tiger : 2 sprays Lyric Man.

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