Zoologist's Chipmunk - by perfumer Pia Long - evokes "autumnal oak trees."
"The lush green of the treetops fades to a dull gold. What seems a peaceful transition actually raises a blaring alarm to the creatures below. Time is running out. But for generations, mighty oaks have fulfilled a promise to provide, and leaves are not the only bounty tumbling to the forest floor. Chipmunks scurry among the detritus in their quest to collect the plumpest acorns. They eagerly gather what they can and, cheeks bulging with nuts, scamper home to line their snug burrows before falling leaves give way to biting snow."
Zoologist Chipmunk captures an autumn forest bursting with ripe nuts. Juicy quince, dusted with cardamom and nutmeg, dangles tantalizingly among naturalistic woods and green, milky kernels. Chipmunk invites you up into the branches, offering a dazzling vantage point from which to enjoy the rich golden and russet hues of the changing seasons.
NOTES: Quince, pink pepper, red mandarin, cardamom, nutmeg, camomile, hazelnut, fir balsam absolute, oak absolute, earthy notes, cedarwood, amyris, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin resin, opoponax, guaiac wood, animal notes*
*Synthetic Notes. Zoologist Chipmunk does not use animal products.
Posted by K.S. on 23rd Nov 2022
I can definitely smell the quince and pink pepper in the top notes, which goes well with the nutty, woody basis of the fragrance. It's like a combination of the smell of autumn leaf litter that's been warmed by the sun, fruits and nuts, and something a bit powdery in an unusually earthy way that reminds me of some Japanese incenses. I really like the perfume for work or other low-key places as it isn't too strong and is unique without being overpowering or polarizing.
My only complaint is that of the 5 Zoologist perfumes I sampled, this one lasted the shortest amount of time on my skin (less than 4 hours for me), but if you want subtle fragrance that might be a good thing.