Their days are spent secluded in camouflage, the intricate pattern of their wings disguising them against a coarse backdrop of barks and rocks. When they finally stir, even their flight is concealed, shrouded beneath the cover of night. Moonlight ripples off a delicate coating of tiny hairs as their feathered antennae guide them in their search for a mate. Only one temptation can lure them from their quest. Should they succumb to the attraction of the flame, their urge to procreate may be quashed in a wisp of smoke and a smattering of ashes.

At first encounter, the rich, gothic scent of Zoologist Moth may surprise but soon it hypnotizes. A heavy dose of dark spices jolts your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and dark, inky florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder of the danger within the tantalizing flame.

Moth Fragrance Notes

Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, cumin, lemon, nutmeg, saffron, heliotrope, iris, jasmine, mimosa, muguet, rose, ambergris, honey, resins, gaiac, musk, nagarmotha, oud, patchouli, smoke, vetiver

Moth Sizes Available:

60ml $175

0.7ml sample $4

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Here's what other people are saying about Moth...

I was hoping this smelled like moth balls, but it is very sickly sweet, saccharine, but not in a sugary way. I’ve tried to wait out the opening in the hopes that it’d be more dry and dusty as others describe it, but it turns my stomach and have to wash it off each time I try my sample :(.

By M - Student from Edmonton on 11/3/2024

My lady said smells like “crusty old man” lol. I’ve read similar descriptions… smells like “old medicine cabinet” or like “grandpa’s old cologne bottles floating in a flooded basement.” I think I’m growing fond of it. I work outdoors, I’d say definitely not for the office. Is this what happens when my Versace becomes boring and I can’t smell it anymore?, I become a dusty old moth?? Oh, well... Moth on, eccentric one.

By CJ Vatsyayana - Highway construction from Panorama City on 1/11/2024

This is definitely a moth. Their powdery soft bodies dancing around a dust covered light. Then once that dried down, there was a spicy incense that gently lingered in an old bookstore. Not something I would wear going out, but moreso to sleep with. Not my favorite of Zoologist, but I can see why people really enjoy this one.

By Éaddie Estrada - Dog Groomer from Texas on 11/24/2023

i want to LOVE this sooo badly, but sadly i just cannot get my brain to get past the 'dust' note; it absolutely makes you think of warm dust on a light bulb which is a smell i genuinely love and attracted me to moth in the first place, but unfortunately it smells SO STRONGLY like babypowder on my skin which is literally the only perfume note i cannot stand. i've tried mixing it to bring out the other notes and every time i do it's only that 'babypowder' scent that comes through. if you love babypowder scents you might love this! it is long lasting and for me it doesn't change much like most other 'Zoologist' experiences but projection is just about perfect. i will definitely give it another try if/when they reformulate in the future

By P.U. - data analyzer from Portland on 1/28/2022

I really like this, however, I am not 100% sure I received Moth, as the perfume is not inky coloured. The scent itself is very dense and honey like, with undertones of something inky. I also get a hint of urine. To me it makes me think of a Bat not a moth. I was hoping for more smokey notes but I don't pick any up on my skin.

By Samantha Lock - Teacher from Perth on 10/8/2021

There's a lot going on in this one, but the upshot on me is an overall impression of walking into an import store and whiffing the incense wall. Very strongly reminds me of unburnt Song of Indian incense cones from the 70s. Very layered, a bit strong for hot weather.

By Teresa - Engraver from Seattle on 6/25/2021

Moth is a hauntingly beautiful scent however this is not a blind buy! For me personally I love dark perfumes and this one most certainly is. The honey note is very dominant and I've noticed that one sprite is more then enough because this is one of those types of scents were less is more..

By Labwuh - . from NY on 4/10/2020

A delicate sizzle. It really does evoke a creature joyfully consigning itself the flame of obsession.

By Brighttyger - Writer from Albany on 3/12/2020

I'm glad that I got a sample of this! I thought I would try this because of a video I watched on Youtube but oh my goodness! It's horrible!! This smells like pure sour medication! If I smelled this someone I'd think that they were living in a damp basement that smelled of mold!! Gonna give Zoologist another try in the future but Moth is no doubt a miss for me!

By Daiane - food packer from Merced on 8/14/2019

This is one of those scents where it's difficult to pick out the specific ingredients, because it's so well-blended that it is more of a forest than its component trees. If I had to guess, I'd say the honey, oud, smoke, resins, and jasmine are taking center-stage here. But again, it's really a master blend. When I first applied it, there was a tiny bit of a "fuel" smell to it, with some musky sweetness coming through. Luckily as it dried down, the gas-like element dissipated leaving a harmony of notes----reading as fuzzy, warm, slightly powdery, and a tad spicy. It's very complex and somehow, comforting and sexy at the same time.

By Erin - Art Director from New York City on 7/8/2019

Dark, smoky, mysterious. I love this one. Despite all the notes, I mostly detect a smoky strong honey with powder in the dry down. Excellent longevity and you will fill a room with this one.

By Grace - Femme Fatale from Auckland on 5/14/2019

This scent is one that Surprises me every time i use it, the aroma is hauntingly mysterious and dark, Moth brings me to a place of seduction and sweet surrender, almost a black licorice candy taste that rises to the taste buds, wet rocks, smoky and seductive, I used it before going to bed at night and i was enveloped in pure delight, scents changing from one minute to the next, I could not stop smelling my arms and Finally in a trance of self love I fell asleep. Marvelous - if you like patchouli and earthy scents then i highly recommend this.

By Mario M. - Records and Office Manager from San Francisco on 3/5/2019

the soft flutter of moth wings.. powdery... and very delicate with an earthy vibe how this man captures the spirit of an animal or insect is just...mesmerizing i have not sampled one of his perfumes that i have not loved or been amazed by.

By louise kahle - talent agent from st pete on 5/11/2018

Amazing scent. Incense, aged parchment and a hint or Aniseed and dust. All in a good way......

By Tanuki - Design Director from New York on 5/9/2018

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