Zoologist Bat Perfume Review + He Said, She Said Draw

 

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Zoologist Bat Tableau  Zoologist Perfumes

With 10 global writers, editors and contributors often  we have a difference of opinion on how a fragrance smells and what it evokes. For Sr Contributor Pam Barr, Zoologist Bat was all about Zombie chic.   I invited our poet in residence, The Nosey Artist to write  original  prose for Bat created by award winning    Ellen Covey  for  Victor Wong the founder of  the innovative  menagerie of fragrances , whose scent Beaver (Chris Bartlett) won  a Best of Scent in 2014.  Since TNA knew that Ellen was inspired by her personal studies on bats, his review takes on that perspective in what he calls “a masterfully crafted fragrance that embodies the habitat of the creatures with a rich natural aroma reminiscent of wet soil and fresh fruits”.

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Bat Cave by The Nosey Artist

As I walked through the muddy pathway and the light rain from the tropical storm cascaded down my head I had a Zen like moment, it was as if my third eye was beginning to open- I am awaken. I stood for a moment in peace as I heard the fluttering sounds of furry wings in the cave that stood before me. I curled my toes in the wet soil as the aroma wafted through my nasal passages and I was reminded of the lessons I learned through the long years of being a farmer.

Bat and Poppy, designed by M. P. Verneuil c. 1897

Bat and Poppy, designed by M. P. Verneuil c. 1897

The smell of rain and damp soil always brought to mind two things, growth and maturity because when the rain falls and the soil is fertile the crops grew their best and the banana trees begin to sprout. As I approached the dark cave the sounds of the fluttering wings begin to subside- they knew I was here so they were on guard stopping whatever they were doing in order to observe the friendly intruder. Most people are afraid of bats; I however was raised to consider them friends that played a key role in our eco system. The manure from the furry creatures was rich in nutrients and when added to the soil they always brought out the best of my crops.

Flying Bat by Kai Horman

Flying Bat by Kai Horman

I stood in the middle of the cave taking in the peaceful nature of their home as the smell of damp stone brought calm to my aura. Then as I lit my torch and lifted it to provide me adequate light the bats flew into a frenzy and darted from left to right, up and down, round and round as the sound from their sonar form of communication echoed off the walls of the cave. They began to swarm and surround me flying to and fro, but I was not afraid…they were greeting me. I stood in awe and took in the moment, I was in no rush- I was fully awakened.

Notes: Banana, Soft Fruits, Damp Earth, Fig, Tropical Fruits, Mineral Notes, Myrrh, Resins, Vegetal Roots, Furry Musks, Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka  

–The Nosey Artist

Disclosure: I received my sample of Bat from Zoologist, opinions my own.

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Thanks to Victor Wong and Zoologist Perfumes, we have a draw as follows for two registered readers

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Worldwide registered readers of a deluxe sample pack of Bat, Beaver Panda, Rhinoceros, Hummingbird

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USA and Canda: a 60 ml bottle of Bat

To be eligible, please leave a comment with what you enjoyed about The Nosey Artist’s prose, what animal you think would be a good addition to Zoologist or your favorite Zoologist perfume.  Draw closes 1/25/16. 

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49 comments

  • james weaver says:

    What I liked most about the prose was where her inspiration came from. my favorite zoologist perfume is beaver. great read
    I am James Weaver from America

  • ringthing says:

    I like the peaceful feeling in the bat cave and the feeling of awe, not fear, amidst the swarming bats. I think Caribou would be a good Zoologist perfume. Thanks for another great draw! I’m in the US.

  • Patsi says:

    Wow – Nosey Artist, fab writing – i felt i was in there with the bats. A bit scary and freaky as i have always been a little afraid of these creatures. My fear as a child was they would get caught in my hair. You brought the bats to life!
    I feel a good addition to Zoologist would be Wolf – i’d be interested in what Victor might do with that.
    Thanks for the draw – I’m in the UK

  • Deruitem says:

    Tiger would be awesome. The idea of the scent with the character of a bat is also innovative

  • Mrs. MacDonald says:

    Yes indeed, that is fabulous writing! I was right there with Nosey Artist! The smell of damp stone sounds fabulous! i think Lion would be fabulous…sinewy, silent and powerful…chills! As a Canadian I’m very proud of a fellow Canadian’s accomplishments (Victor Wong, yay) I would love love love to win this 🙂

  • sunmisun says:

    I loved that the Nosey Artist told a story that was so easy to envision. It’s an interesting way to experience a fragrance instead of describe it. I haven’t tried any of Victor Wong’s fragrances, but I think it’d be interesting if they featured gazelles. Thanks for the draw, I’m in the US!

  • fazalcheema says:

    I very much agree with the sentiment in this article that most people are afraid of bats but a better way to look at some animals is the huge role they play in improving our ecosystems. this fragrance indeed seems like quite an expert dedication to the bat, especially, due to soil tincture. My favorite Zoology perfume may turn out to be bat. One animal I might have recommended is Panda which I LOVE but it has already been done so I would def. recommend Dolphins which are also as adorable as Pandas if not more. I am in the US.

  • tulipbuzz says:

    I know that scent damp earth from farming. Growing up I was in charge of watering the orchard of fruit trees. There are great memories now, but then the sticky spider webs and hot desert sun were quite distracting from the task at hand. But as Noesy Artist describes, it is all part of the ecosystem! I have sampled Victor’s collection and so far Hummingbird and Beaver are quite to my liking. I love the illustrations and believe Sloth and Possum would be interesting animals to add to the collection. I live in the US.

  • sserser says:

    Love the calm, illuminating imagery in Nosey’s prose. It’s not something most people would think of when imagining bats – usually they’re entrenched in darkness and fly by in a flurry.

    My favourite Zoologist perfume is Hummingbird, but wouldn’t jellyfish or whale be fascinating?!

    I’m in Canada. Thanks!

  • AD says:

    I really like the imagery of bats swarming around oneself – if I only I could experience that in real life….

    I have not tried any Zoologist perfume but I think Swan might be a good addition to the line.

    Thanks for the draw. I’m in Canada. If I win, I’d choose the bottle of Bat.

  • TolisGR says:

    I really like how the imagination and inspiration yield to perfume.I think the next animal should be the dolphin(something marine or aquatic fragrance).I live in Greece.
    Ty!!!

  • Jpboukis says:

    “Damp stone”, great bat imagery in line with the notes. I’m a big fan of Rhino, and can’t wait to see where the line goes next. I’d love to get an animalic fourgere from them. What animal would tbat be I wonder…something that nibbles flowers and runs through fields of lavender…Hare? Fawn? Thank you for the draw, I would luxuriate in that bottle of bat! (US)

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    Love the concept of this house and have been dying to try it. I loved the sensory description of wet soil, as that is an evocative scent for me as well! I haven’t tried any of them and would love to be in the draw. I think some other folks have said “deer” or something to that effect–a musky ode to musk deer would be neat! That or some animalic feline-based scent! I’m in the US

  • Nemo says:

    I love the smell of wet soil as described in this article! I haven’t tried anything from this house, and I think hawk would be an interesting addition! I am in the US, thank you for the draw 🙂

  • Lori L says:

    Can I say another fabulous piece by The Nosey Artist!!! His writing takes on this rhythm and I get lost in it. I felt a calmness amongst the bats where otherwise I would have been afraid. The aromas of wet soil and a fresh fruits have my wheels spinning. I would love for the next scent to be Elephant and I love in the US. Thanks for the draw! 🙂

  • Diego says:

    It is always a pleasure reading The Nosey Artist prose. When I thing about Bat the first thing that come to my mind imagine is something daring and the notes suggest something quite different, it is a interpretation more for fruitful bat than for the bloodthirsty bat, but while that darker side to side. I have great expectations with this perfume.
    My favourite Zoologist perfume is Beaver.
    I’m in the USA

  • Le Parfum says:

    Great review. This one sounds very nice scent. The Zoologist are doing a great job and Bat seems to be another winner from the brand. My favorite is Panda, but Bat could be a great challenging.
    I’m in the US. Thanks for the draw! 🙂

  • Iphigenia says:

    I enjoyed reading every single line of Nosey Artists’ prose oh I thought I shared the feeling of how a farmer feels about nature, the respect he pays for everything that happens over his land. The smell of the soil after rain and the usefulness of the corps, the meaning of growth and maturity. His affection for bats and his understanding that bats are good for ecosystem balance.
    Bravo to Nosey Artist for this prose. This piece reminds to all of us that we are all children of this planet and we must respect it’s creatures and mother nature itself.
    About Zoologist I haven’t experienced anything yet from this House although I am intrigued to experience Beaver since I have read so many good reviews.
    An animal that I would love to see it becoming Zoologists next aromatic creation would be wolf.
    I am a registered reader in Cafleurebon and I live in EU.
    Thank you for the lovely review and draw as well.

  • Jent says:

    Enjoyed the prose.
    I would choose Monkey as the next aromatic creation for Zoologist Perfume, because 2016 is the year of Monkey for Chinese. Featuring notes of banana and all kind of exotic fruits of cause. 😛
    I haven’t smell any of Zoologist Perfumes before but Beaver intrigued me the most.
    I live in Malaysia. Thank you for the draw.

  • flo says:

    “I walked through the muddy pathway and the light rain from the tropical storm cascaded down my head…”, “the smell of rain and damp soil…” Great writing!
    Didn’t get yet the chance to test Zoologist Perfumes. Maybe now… 😉 The lion would be an interesting addition to this collection…
    I’m in the EU.
    Thanks of the draw!

  • Timea says:

    Very nice review. I very like the prose too, really memorable. I have never tried any of Zoologist perfume. I think panther would be a very good addition to Zoologist. I live in Europe. Thank you for the draw!

  • MikasMinion says:

    I always prefer reading an evocative story rather than a list of notes, especially when I can relate. My father was an amateur speleologist and a farmer, so my history with bats is very positive and I can’t imagine why anyone would fear them (or rodents, spiders, and reptiles for that matter).
    I think another avian scent would be fun, perhaps owl? I love to hear them calling late in the day and to feel them swoop past my head when I walk beneath the huge cypress trees and invade their hunting territory. I imagine they would smell of cypress, juniper, that powdery feather scent that birds have, and slightly of blood. Perhaps a perfumer should handle the interpretation, since I’m pretty sure nobody would buy my owl.
    I’m in the US. Thank you for the draw and the nice review.

  • maneki says:

    Ah, I love bats and how they fly around the farm in the barely dark summer nights (they live in our barn, 1-3 individuals every year). A different experience compared to the more tropical bat the perfume seems to talk about and a tad removed from the bat-filled caves of story here, but still the same cute animal.
    As for the next animal, one of my first thoughts was moose (like how their droppings smell so unexpected to those not familiar too it, as it’s all hay and bark, not at all what you associate with carnivores), but then I started thinking of migratory birds. Like the barn swallow that live in our barn in southern Sweden every summer and then leaves for Africa every autumn. Or the white wagtail, which I associate with spring planting, one day just turning up on the newly-tilled black fields we work in, having got back from the Mediterranean or (sub)tropical Africa where they spent the winter.
    I’m in the EU. Thanks for the draw!

  • Cynthia says:

    I live in Singapore part of the year and we used to live at the edge of a swatch of rain forest. Twice I had a bat get in the house which was a bit exciting. Don’t worry, they escaped both times without harm. But I loved having them flying around the outside, eating bugs. Such interesting creatures. I have not tried anything from Zoologist yet. I think they should make a honeybee perfume, concentrating on honey and nectar smells. I am in the USA.

  • Amber says:

    I like the positive portrayal of the bats. I’ve always thought they were rather magical. I think the line needs a feline, civet cat anyone? I’m in the US.

  • LaDomna says:

    I love the whole atmosphere of the story! Very evocative! Someone mentioned, I can’t remember who now, that a cicada might be a good addition to the Zoologist line and I definitely agree! I’m in the EU (Finland).

  • allaces says:

    I love how the imagery from the prose seems directly in tune with the notes of the fragrance:) Ive had some interesting interactions with some bats at random times during my life. One time when a teenager i was walking home at night with very sad spirits over some arguments with friends. I just walked into my house when a blur flashed and something came through a cut in the screen. I turned on all the lights and looked around. I came across a fruit bat. I shared some jelly with it before letting it go. I wasn’t thinking of my sadness during that so kudos to the Bat:)

    An interesting animal/creature to add to the lineup would be a SCORPION. A fragrance that doesn’t sting the nostrils but is a powerhouse out of the gate and you are aware of all its notes. Perhaps some incensey and desert associated notes.

    Im in the USA

  • merlina says:

    I love the inspirations of this creations, its names, its labels…I have not yet tryed any of them , I would be happy if I could win the sample set. I’m in EU .

  • Lyubov says:

    The prose is refined and detailed – I was instantly drifted away by a daydream! I love the mineral and earthy tinges in fragrances, and I guess Bat would be another favorite. So far I like Beaver the most (I’ve tested it along with Panda and Rhinoceros).
    My fondness for salt in perfume is growing stronger, that’s why I am thinking of something out of the sea – not exactly fish, because noone likes a fishy smell, but starfish, lobster or sea turtle (esp. leatherback) seem right!
    I am in Bulgaria (EU).
    Thanks for the chane!

  • Rox says:

    The part about the bats swarming brought me back to a visit to Carlsbad Caverns in NM. What an amazing place. Bats are very important. My cat sits in the window near dusk and watches them dart around. I would suggest the giraffe for a fragrance, maybe something woody. Thanks for the draw. I live in the U.S.

  • Greg Sh says:

    Bat is a fragrance that has interest me for a while now. I love fruity scents and this one has its share of it. Great prose as well! It made me instantly feel what it was like to experience this perfume. I think a lion would make for a great scent. It should be loud, head-turning, and strong. And somewhat dangerous and daring. My choice is the 60 ml of Bat. Thanks for the draw Zoologist! I’m in Canada.

  • GreenEyes says:

    The smell of rain and damp soil always brought to mind two things, growth and maturity because when the rain falls and the soil is fertile the crops grew their best and the banana trees begin to sprout. As I approached the dark cave the sounds of the fluttering wings begin to subside- they knew I was here so they were on guard stopping whatever they were doing in order to observe the friendly intruder. Most people are afraid of bats; I however was raised to consider them friends that played a key role in our eco system. The manure from the furry creatures was rich in nutrients and when added to the soil they always brought out the best of my crops.

    I love how the reminiscing of the smell of rain and the damp soil is tied into the the growth of the banana trees and the crops. As I read the piece the word that kept springing into my mind was “fecundity.” The richness of the soil enhanced by the bat manure, the damp rain, the wet stone.

    I think Siberian Lynx would be a wonderful addition to the Zoology collection. A stealthy and solitary predatory fragrance which evokes warm, damp fur in a den of tree roots, a pawprint in the snow crushing the detritus underneath to release the scent of water and a hint of dead vegetation.

  • Jenny the Red says:

    Great review! I really enjoyed Bat as well, so minerally! I’d love to smell their take on a silk worm, one of the animals Ellen Covey mentioned in an interview. The smell of warm, raw silk is gorgeous, and I’ve never found a perfume that captures it.

  • sillage8 says:

    I like how this line takes “animalic” both seriously and humorously (that bottle art!) Reptiles seem underrepresented, perhaps an iguana note or l’eau de snake.

    The gardener in me adores dirt-themes perfumes and Bat sounds perfectly up my herb-lined alley. Alas, I have yet to try perfumes from this interesting line.

  • Loide says:

    Great prose. This fragrance seems to be very challenging. I’d love to try Bat.
    I’d suggest Dolphin as the next fragrance, a different type of an aquatic fragrance and very challenging too.
    USA

  • Emilio says:

    This fragrance sounds really good. I have never tried any from this brand yet but I’m very interesting in Panda and Bat too.
    The next could be Lion. I am in the US, thank you for the draw 🙂

  • Anna H says:

    I think Honey Bee would be an interesting addition to the collection. It could include floral and green notes, along with fruits that are most often pollinated by bees. Ellen Covey is one of my favorite noses, so I’m sure I would love Bat as well! I am from the United States.

  • JazzBelle says:

    I feel as if I’m amongst bats while reading TNA’s prose. I’ve always had a fascination with bats – an equal mix of fascination and fear.

    I love the idea of scents based around animals.

    I’m a fan of Ellen Covey’s work so I would love to try Bat.

    I am located in the USA. Thank you!

  • Loreta says:

    Great review. My favorite from the brand is Panda. I’d love to try Bat soon. Zoologist is doing a great job, keep going Zoologist!
    Thanks!
    USA

  • Kadu says:

    My favorite zoologist perfume is beaver. great review. I always love he Nosey Artist’s prose. 🙂
    I’m in the US

  • Mel says:

    I would like to see a Wolf perfume from the line, such beauty and so undeserving of their bad reputation. Hummingbird is more my genre, but I like Ellen Covey’s work for her own line, am interested to smell Bat.
    I live in Singapore.

  • bunchofpants says:

    The Nosey Artist captured some of the things I love about bats–they are wonderful creatures, and very helpful. I think Meercat would be a great animal inspiration for a future Zoologist scent! I’m in USA.

  • Greg Mayne says:

    Great prose once again! I’m actually really interested in this house. I haven’t tried any scents, but definitely have to in the future.

    I think a dove would be a great one. Its a symbol of gracefulness and peace.

    I’m international (Toronto) and I’d love 60 ml of Bat

  • Davi Conty says:

    Banana? just a few fragrances that I know have banana in the composition and I usually love this type of a fragrances. I’ve been a huge fan of Zoologist fragrance and I love all fragrances but Beaver is the best in my opinion. Great review as always.
    Thank you very much 🙂
    US

  • Vick G says:

    Wow this is quite fruity. I wouldn’t expect a fragrance named Bat to be fruity. I was expecting something dark I suppose. But Bat sounds really fun and nice! I think it would work well with my skin

  • cdmcdonald90 says:

    Bat sounds like a real challenge. I would be interested in an exploration of australia’s animals. maybe kangaroo?

    USA here

  • skiclimblive09 says:

    I love the idea of this line. Zoology was an early interest in my life, and the world of animals, and insects, still fascinates.

    Rhino, is impressive. Beaver seems like an easy choice, But i’d like to see them explore domesticated animals, or quite opposite, the feral.

    US resident here. 🙂