I’m not going to compare this to an Arabian market, because, you know what, I’ve never been to one, so I don’t know what they smell like. Plus, when a scent is called Camel… a Middle Eastern reference is just too easy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was raining this morning, so I knew it would be the perfect day to pull out my sample of Zoologist Camel. The second I smelled this in the bottle, I knew the underlying sweetness would make this perfect for a chilly day. Sweet scents only get sweeter on my skin (I’m full of sugar, didn’t ya know), so I can’t wear sweet in the heat. It just doesn’t work. But a slightly cool, damp day is perfect for Camel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is a warm resinous scent that stays dry throughout its wear. It’s almost irrelevant to even mention the notes given by Zoologist – they list plenty, but at the end of the day, this is so well-blended that there aren’t many that stand out. There are florals in there, but none that I can really identify. There’s Myrrh which gives it that sweet heat, and frankincense for a mystical bit of smoke, some gourmand notes but this isn’t a gourmand scent. It’s a vibe… It’s date cake baking in the oven, it’s your grandma’s warm shawl around your shoulders, it’s people together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve been too intimidated to try anything from Zoologist, and it’s a house that doesn’t really speak to me. But, they’re from my hometown of Toronto, so I’m interested in the vision and what they have to say. And I liked this and I’ll be getting a larger decant or even a 10ml from the brand itself. It’s so wearable, and I know I’d love it in the winter.
