Rhinoceros
“Rhinoceros by Zoologist Perfumes is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, woody composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Rhinoceros by Zoologist Perfumes is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Rhinoceros was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Kiler. Top notes are Rum, Pine needles, elemi, Artemisia, Sage, Lavender and Bergamot; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Pine, Immortelle, Cedar and Geranium; base notes are Leather, Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Massive and stubborn, the Rhinoceros takes stock of his territory under the unrelenting sun. His weathered hide protects him from the merciless heat and eroding drum of sand in the wind, as he protects his domain.Rhinoceros Eau de Parfum establishes itself with a dry, slightly boozy rum note, like heat shimmering on the still savannah. The air crackles with lavender and sage. A warm breeze carries the scent of leather and rich tobacco. In the distance a rugged, dignified behemoth contemplates the vast expanse while amber, vetiver, smoke and sandalwood drift on the horizon.This substantial and captivating scent blends the traditionally masculine and high quality notes of leather, vetiver, cedar, bergamot, and sandalwood with the more mellow rum, tobacco, lavender, and agarwood. The result is a musky, well-balanced, enigmatic, and alluring accord.The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Kiler.Size: 60 mL / 2 fl. oz.; UnisexTop Notes: Rum, Bergamot, Lavender, Elemi, Sage, Armoise, Conifer NeedlesMiddle Notes: Pinewood, Tobacco, Immortelle, Geranium, Agarwood, Chinese Cedar WoodBase Notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oriental, Smoke, Leather, Musks
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Paul Kiler
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances

Paul Kiler, an artist and commercial photographer for most of his life, began learning perfumery in 2005 and launched his first scents for PK Perfumes in 2011, self-taught through books and online research from his home in the California desert. PK Perfumes has won more than 30 awards, and Kiler helped launch Zoologist Perfumes in 2014 with the scents Rhinoceros and Panda.
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