Orchid Mantis by Canadian niche perfume house Zoologist is a 2025 launch created by perfumer Tomoo Inaba. Orchid Mantis is a Floral scent with an aroma profile of white floral, green, sweet, woody, citrus, powdery, aromatic, and fresh, spicy accords.
Top Notes
Bergamot, Lemon, Dewy Green Accord, Pear, Basil
Heart Notes
Pink Orchid, Queen of the Night, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute
Base Notes
Musks*, Sandalwood, Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver
From the brand:
"In the muggy shade of a tropical rainforest, an orchid sways seductively. Its glistening petals tremble in anticipation, inviting a passing butterfly to consummate the intimate act of pollination. Succumbing to the allure of the silken flower, the butterfly eagerly flits forward. But as it prepares to alight, the exotic bloom abruptly transforms. Delicate leaves contort into dagger-like forelegs, seizing the bug's fragile wings. Before the butterfly can comprehend its fate, its head is devoured, crushed between the powerful jaws of the stealthy orchid mantis.
Zoologist Orchid Mantis entices you into a fragrant illusion. Juicy pear, exquisite rose and dainty jasmine entwine with basil and slang to conjure the intense scent of orchids, set against the backdrop of a humid rainforest evoked by patchouli, moss, sandalwood and vetiver. Ultimately, an enduring musk serves as a captivating reminder - that beauty can also be beastly."
Perfume Concentration: 16%
* Synthetic notes: Zoologist Orchid Mantis does not use animal products.
Fragrance Vault is an official stockist of Zoologist.
Link here to a superb article featuring Orchid Mantis on Fragrantica, by esteemed writer Elena Prokofeva:
https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Orchid-Mantis-by-Zoologist-Perfumes-Alluring-and-Alarming-22924.html#cc305577
