Chipmunk
“Chipmunk by Zoologist Perfumes is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, aromatic composition with a earthy undertone. Voted best for fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2021 by Zoologist Perfumes, Chipmunk is a woody spicy fragrance crafted by perfumer Pia Long. It opens with the warmth of nutmeg and cardamom, giving way to a heart of quince and pink pepper that balances sweetness with fresh spiciness. The base notes of oak, vetiver, and guaiac wood create an earthy foundation that is both grounding and enigmatic, enhanced by subtle animal notes and balsamic touches.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points for an even spread. The nutty and spicy top notes are vibrant but short-lived; focus on the base notes that will develop over time, providing a rich and earthy presence throughout the day.
Pia Long
Founding perfumer · 2 fragrances
Pia Long, born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, has lived in the UK since 1992 and graduated from the London College of Fashion after an early career in film, TV, and theatre. She began selling fragrance as a teenager in the 1980s, trained as a perfumer from 2006, and spent seven years as Junior Perfumer at Lush before co-founding the independent British house Olfiction with Nick Gilbert in 2016. She won the Institute for Art and Olfaction's Septimus Piesse Visionary Award in 2024 and published the book Demo Accords.
Designer Zoologist Perfumes
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The story behind the bottle.
A forest path after a light rain, where the earthy scent of damp soil mingles with the crisp freshness of fallen leaves and the warmth of sun-warmed bark.
Fig. 01 — Chipmunk, Zoologist Perfumes
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