Green LeavesOpens with
Coconut MilkHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Zoologist Perfumes · Sold as unisex
Elephant
The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent sipping tea in a sunlit room, where the scent of magnolia and coconut milk intertwine with woody incense.
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ElephantPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessDunhill Pursuit · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Crafted by perfumer Chris Bartlett and launched in 2017, Elephant by Zoologist Perfumes is a woody fragrance that captures the essence of lush greenery and warm spices. The composition opens with green leaves and Darjeeling tea, creating an aromatic freshness that transitions smoothly into magnolia and coconut milk, adding a touch of sweetness and warmth. Cacao pod and incense bring depth to the heart, while sandalwood, patchouli, and amber create a rich, enveloping base. This fragrance is neither overly sweet nor too woody, striking a harmonious balance that makes it suitable for both day and night.
Apply Elephant lightly — its green and spicy notes are vibrant but fleeting. The base notes develop over time, so give it at least an hour to fully settle on your skin. It pairs well with casual daytime wear and can be layered for a more pronounced effect in the evening.
Fig. 01 — Elephant, Zoologist Perfumes
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Chris Bartlett
Chris J M Bartlett, who passed away in July 2024, had a lifelong interest in perfume dating to his early teens, though his career spanned IT, national security, and government relations before he founded the fragrance house Pell Wall, providing hand-made scents and, eventually, one of the widest retail ranges of fragrance ingredients for perfumers worldwide.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 24%.