Sacred Scarab
“Sacred Scarab by Zoologist Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a amber, musky composition with a aldehydic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Sacred Scarab by Zoologist Perfumes, launched in 2022 and crafted by Sultan Pasha, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of ancient rituals and modern intrigue. The composition opens with a burst of fresh aldehydes and lemon, which cut through the rich layers of plum and red wine, creating a tension between the bright and the deep. As it settles, incense and myrrh evoke the warmth of sacred ceremonies, while musk and amber provide a grounding, animalic presence that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two to three sprays initially — the aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting. The musky base develops over time, so wearing it closer to your skin allows you to experience its full depth throughout the day.
Sultan Pasha
Founding perfumer · 4 fragrances
Sultan Pasha, a London-based independent perfumer, grew up between Bangladesh and London, with Farsi and Indian heritage on his mother's side and Bangladeshi heritage on his father's. His fascination with scent began as a toddler discovering attars in his grandparents' antique cabinet in Bangladesh. He studied biochemistry and completed chemistry studies in London in 2012, then began creating his own attar perfumes, drawing on French, Middle Eastern, and South Asian traditions; his first creation was Shadee, and his collaborations include Zoologist's Sacred Scarab.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an old temple, where incense smoke rises in silent reverence and the air is thick with the earthy notes of ritual offerings.
Fig. 01 — Sacred Scarab, Zoologist Perfumes
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