Portuguese Man O' War

Portuguese Man O' War by Zoologist Perfumes

Launch Year: 2025
Perfumer: Cristiano Canali
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Fragrance Profile

Top Notes: Sea Salt, Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin, Black Pepper

Heart Notes: Seaweed, Immortelle, Lavender, Geranium

Base Notes: Ambergris Accord, Driftwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Excellent (8–10+ hours)

Projection: Moderate to Strong

Ideal For

Perfect for spring and summer, coastal adventures, daytime or evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold marine fragrances with salty mineral accords, aromatic herbs, driftwood, and ambergris-inspired depth.

Description

Portuguese Man O' War is Zoologist Perfumes' daring interpretation of one of the ocean's most mesmerizing and dangerous creatures. Inspired by endless waves, crashing surf, and the mysterious beauty of the open sea, it captures both the freshness and untamed power of the marine world.

The fragrance opens with sparkling citrus, sea salt, and black pepper, creating an invigorating blast of crisp ocean air. At its heart, aromatic lavender, geranium, immortelle, and marine seaweed evoke sunlit coastlines and windswept shores, adding complexity and texture. The composition settles into a rich foundation of ambergris accord, driftwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk, leaving behind a sophisticated salty-woody trail with remarkable depth.

Powerful, atmospheric, and unmistakably marine, Portuguese Man O' War combines mineral freshness, aromatic florals, weathered woods, and ambergris-inspired richness into one of Zoologist's most captivating oceanic creations.