Zoologist Chameleon Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Family:
Soft Floral (Solar Amber)

Notes:
Bergamot, Lemon, Madagascar Ylang Ylang, Mango, Pink Pepper, Star Fruit, Violet Leaves, Cashmeran, Clove, Coconut, Frangipani, Jasmine, Saffron, Salty Skin Accord, Sea Breeze, Amber, Woods, Musks, Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver

Concentration:
Eau de Parfum (20%)

Occasion:
A glistening second skin that is sweet and roused by faint whispers of a tropical paradise, Chameleon sings in all seasons, but comes alive in the warmth of summer.

Made in Canada

Chameleon rediscovers the beloved combination of ylang-ylang and vanilla, an ‘ambre solaire’ accented with exotic fruit notes which lend a kaleidoscopic and iridescent quality to the work. A chameleon’s skin is a mirror of nature, which not only reflects the Madagascan environment, but intensifies its hues. In order to preserve a sensual, skin-like feel, perfumer Daniel Pescio works with salicylates and cashmeran in the base, the latter providing substance and an exhilarating and majestic solar effect, and the former a musky-woody sensuality. This is acidulated with a touch of violet leaf, adding a cool and green tone to this realistic skin. The total result is that of a body graced by the tropics at the end of the day – salty and warm, but also creamy and shaded in exquisite powder. This accord – which at times reads as abstract – defines the heart of this fragrance, making this scent feel greater than human, and more so animal.

Madagascan ylang-ylang naturally comes to dominate and picks up this sensuality, which extends this muskiness into fruity and floral territories, but even (surprisingly) animalic ones, ringing of vanilla and spicy clove. The tropical sensation is repeated with mango, coconut, star fruit, frangipani, vanilla, and sandalwood – fruits that are sweet-and-sour, and woody notes that are milky-yet-dry. Along this skin, amber, resins, and saffron leap, wrapped up with these floral tones to produce a distinctive trail. This is a tropical scent like no other, not only a knockout, but one which restores dignity and verve to the phantasmal category.