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What does Bat smell like?

Bat is a transportive fragrance that places you directly inside a damp, mineral-rich limestone cave at dusk. The opening is dominated by a hyper-realistic soil note and a humid, "wet stone" mineral accord that mimics the scent of petrichor. This isn't a clean, watery freshness, but rather the heavy, atmospheric aroma of earth after a tropical rainstorm. Layered into this darkness is a thick, jammy sweetness from pink guava, passion fruit, and fig, which provides a necessary contrast to the cooler, subterranean elements. The experience of wearing Bat evolves from the cold cave floor toward the lush vegetation surrounding its entrance. As the fragrance settles, the "fuzzy" texture of hay and the subtle sweetness of night-blooming jasmine emerge, softening the initial dampness. The base is notably grounded and gritty, featuring vetiver and leather that lean into a wild, animalic territory. While it captures the essence of a bat's habitat—fur, fruit, and flint—the 2020 formulation feels more like a scenic journey through a jungle at night than a literal "dirty" scent.

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2020
Longevity: 7.8 / 10 · 161 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.3 / 10 · 164 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (63 votes), Spring (63 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Leisure (59 votes), Evening (47 votes)
Scent Profile: Fruity, Earthy, Animal, Woody, Spicy
Perfumer: Prin Lomros

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The community is divided on its wearability; while some find the damp soil and "ferret cage" animalic notes challenging, others view it as a wearable work of art that is surprisingly office-appropriate once it settles.
Performance is widely considered excellent, with enthusiasts noting that the earthy and mineral notes cling to the skin and clothes for the entire day.
It is frequently cited as a "storytelling" fragrance, praised for how accurately it evokes a specific environment—a tropical rainforest cave—rather than just being a collection of notes.
While the fruit notes are prominent, several reviewers point out that the lack of "rotten" qualities makes this version more approachable than previous iterations, focusing instead on realistic fig and exotic guava.
Most users recommend this for transitional weather like spring and fall, particularly for leisure or evening use when the atmospheric, "Halloween" vibe fits best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same formula that won the Art and Olfaction Award?+

No. The current version of Bat was released in 2020 and was composed by perfumer Prin Lomros. While it retains the earthy, fruity, and cave-like DNA of the 2016 original, it is a different formulation with its own unique balance of fig, guava, and minerals.

How prominent are the animalic notes?+

The animalic notes in Bat provide a fuzzy, warm texture that mimics the scent of a bat’s fur rather than a harsh or "skanky" aroma. Combined with the leather and musk, it creates a wild, outdoorsy feel that stays grounded by the mineral stone notes.

Does this fragrance smell like rotting fruit?+

While those sensitive to tropical notes may find the overripe guava and fig intense, the prevailing community opinion is that this version smells like fresh, exotic fruit rather than fermentation or decay.

Is Bat suitable for summer wear?+

Although it contains tropical fruit notes like guava and passion fruit, the heavy soil, leather, and mineral accords can feel quite dense in high heat. It is most frequently worn in the cooler, damp days of spring and autumn.

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What does Bat smell like?

Bat is a transportive fragrance that places you directly inside a damp, mineral-rich limestone cave at dusk. The opening is dominated by a hyper-realistic soil note and a humid, "wet stone" mineral accord that mimics the scent of petrichor. This isn't a clean, watery freshness, but rather the heavy, atmospheric aroma of earth after a tropical rainstorm. Layered into this darkness is a thick, jammy sweetness from pink guava, passion fruit, and fig, which provides a necessary contrast to the cooler, subterranean elements. The experience of wearing Bat evolves from the cold cave floor toward the lush vegetation surrounding its entrance. As the fragrance settles, the "fuzzy" texture of hay and the subtle sweetness of night-blooming jasmine emerge, softening the initial dampness. The base is notably grounded and gritty, featuring vetiver and leather that lean into a wild, animalic territory. While it captures the essence of a bat's habitat—fur, fruit, and flint—the 2020 formulation feels more like a scenic journey through a jungle at night than a literal "dirty" scent.

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2020
Longevity: 7.8 / 10 · 161 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.3 / 10 · 164 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (63 votes), Spring (63 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Leisure (59 votes), Evening (47 votes)
Scent Profile: Fruity, Earthy, Animal, Woody, Spicy
Perfumer: Prin Lomros

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The community is divided on its wearability; while some find the damp soil and "ferret cage" animalic notes challenging, others view it as a wearable work of art that is surprisingly office-appropriate once it settles.
Performance is widely considered excellent, with enthusiasts noting that the earthy and mineral notes cling to the skin and clothes for the entire day.
It is frequently cited as a "storytelling" fragrance, praised for how accurately it evokes a specific environment—a tropical rainforest cave—rather than just being a collection of notes.
While the fruit notes are prominent, several reviewers point out that the lack of "rotten" qualities makes this version more approachable than previous iterations, focusing instead on realistic fig and exotic guava.
Most users recommend this for transitional weather like spring and fall, particularly for leisure or evening use when the atmospheric, "Halloween" vibe fits best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same formula that won the Art and Olfaction Award?+

No. The current version of Bat was released in 2020 and was composed by perfumer Prin Lomros. While it retains the earthy, fruity, and cave-like DNA of the 2016 original, it is a different formulation with its own unique balance of fig, guava, and minerals.

How prominent are the animalic notes?+

The animalic notes in Bat provide a fuzzy, warm texture that mimics the scent of a bat’s fur rather than a harsh or "skanky" aroma. Combined with the leather and musk, it creates a wild, outdoorsy feel that stays grounded by the mineral stone notes.

Does this fragrance smell like rotting fruit?+

While those sensitive to tropical notes may find the overripe guava and fig intense, the prevailing community opinion is that this version smells like fresh, exotic fruit rather than fermentation or decay.

Is Bat suitable for summer wear?+

Although it contains tropical fruit notes like guava and passion fruit, the heavy soil, leather, and mineral accords can feel quite dense in high heat. It is most frequently worn in the cooler, damp days of spring and autumn.

How does the "mineral" note manifest?+

The mineral note smells cold, gray, and slightly salty, reminiscent of wet concrete, slate, or the damp walls of a cave. It provides a cooling sensation that balances the sweetness of the fruit.

Is this considered a masculine or feminine scent?+

Bat is classified as a unisex fragrance. It avoids traditional floral or grooming-kit tropes, opting instead for a "naturalist" profile of earth, fruit, and wood that appeals to anyone who enjoys atmospheric, avant-garde scents.

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