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Hummingbird
A midday picnic in a sun-dappled garden, where the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and ripe fruit.
Smells likehoney
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HummingbirdPremium · $100–250
38%Similar accords, often for lessTuscany Per Donna · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Zoologist Perfumes and crafted by Shelley Waddington, Hummingbird is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that captures the essence of nature's sweetness. The composition opens with vibrant citrus and green notes, giving way to a heart of lilac, cherry, pear, and lily-of-the-valley, creating a lush and inviting bouquet. At its core, honey and floral accords like ylang-ylang and honeysuckle blend seamlessly into a warm musk base that feels both comforting and alluring.
Hummingbird's bright top notes are fleeting, so apply it generously to ensure you catch their initial burst. The fragrance develops into its full floral and gourmand character over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when you can enjoy each layer as it unfolds.
Fig. 01 — Hummingbird, Zoologist Perfumes
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Shelley Waddington
A. in Existential-Phenomenological Psychology, and taught music for a decade before training in classic perfumery at Galimard in Grasse.
Designer Zoologist Perfumes
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 14%.