ZOOLOGIST
Hyrax

2018

PERFUMER
Sven Pritzkoleit

elemi
pink pepper
saffron
turkish rose

hyraceum
styrax
hyacinth
whiskey

castoreum
amber
civet
patchouli
sandalwood
benzoin
tonka bean

He looks so innocent right? So cute? This Hyrax is a deceptive little animal in the Zoologist line and probably the most animalic that I’ve tried so far from the house.

After finally wearing Tyrannosaurus Rex properly, I figured, now is the time to tackle Hyrax. To my surprise, I find the latter harder to wear.

I was ready for the musky, leathery vibe, but I must say, the opening hours for this one are very barnyardy. It’s cow dung, but in the distance. Yet, it lingers for a long time, making this a fragrance that I’d never consider wearing in any form of social setting.

After the dust settles, I do quite like the way the leather wears. It’s powdery, dusty, old, yet also warm and at times resinous or oily. It never fully escapes from the barnyard though.

I don’t necessarily get the boozy vibe, although I’m notoriously bad at detecting booze. There’s a liquid to my nose, but it’s almost ambergris-like. A bit sweet, but also a bit mineralic.

Hyrax does a great job of putting you on a farm or some sort of animal enclosure, with a hint of green, old leather saddles and earthy, fecal tones. If that’s what you’re looking for, Hyrax is the one. I’ll steer clear of this one however.