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Zoologist Perfumes · Sold as unisex
Sacred Scarab Attar
The quiet intimacy of a dimly lit study, where the scent of old books and warm spices fills the air as you settle into a comfortable armchair with a glass of red wine.
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Sacred Scarab AttarPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessTreasures of Safari Amber · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Sacred Scarab Attar by Zoologist Perfumes, crafted by Sultan Pasha and launched in 2023, is an enigmatic blend of aldehydes, balsamic resins, and animalic notes. The fragrance opens with a bright clash between lemon and aldehydes, creating a tension that sets the stage for its complex journey. At its heart lies red wine and plum, adding a touch of richness and depth, while blue lotus and myrrh offer an exotic floral twist. The base layers of musk, amber, and cedar provide warmth and longevity, grounding the composition in earthy sophistication.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its nuances to unfold gradually. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, while the base notes take time to bloom and provide lasting warmth. Best suited for evening or cooler weather when you want an intimate and complex scent.
Fig. 01 — Sacred Scarab Attar, Zoologist Perfumes
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Sultan Pasha
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.
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The originalSacred Scarab AttarZoologist Perfumes · Premium · $100–250Ralph Lauren · 2016Treasures of Safari AmberAll 3 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 4.00 (17)
With Zoologist Perfumes Harvest Mouse
Adds vanilla, woody and herbal; shares benzoin and cedar and 1 more note.
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What people
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Still under the radar: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 39%.