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Chipmunk

Q: Is this a sweet, gourmand fragrance?

While it contains hazelnut, quince, and resins, it is not a sugary dessert scent. The sweetness is mellow and naturalistic, balanced heavily by dry wood, spices, and earthy notes.

Q: How does it perform in different weather?

It is most popular in the fall and winter. The earthy and woody profile can feel a bit heavy in high heat but thrives in the cool, crisp air of spring and autumn.

Q: Is Chipmunk suitable for the office?

Yes, many users consider it one of the more professional Zoologist options. Because its projection is moderate rather than overwhelming, it works well for business and daily wear.

Q: Does it actually smell like an animal?

It uses synthetic animalic notes to evoke the "vibe" of a chipmunk—specifically the warmth of fur and the scent of a forest den—rather than a literal "zoo" or "dirty" smell.

Q: Is this more masculine or feminine?

It is classified as a unisex fragrance. The woods and spices lean traditionally masculine, while the hazelnut, chamomile, and soft resins provide a softness that appeals to all genders.

Q: Do the earthy notes make it smell like dirt?

There is a clear damp-soil quality to the heart of the fragrance, but it is blended with fir balsam and oak, making it smell more like a forest floor than garden potting soil.

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Accords

Notes

TopNutmeg//Quince//Red mandarin orange//Cardamom//Pink pepper

HeartHazelnut//Oak absolute//Chamomile//Earthy notes//Fir balsam absolute

BaseGaiac wood//Benzoin//Cedarwood//Patchouli//Vetiver//Amyris//Animalic notes//

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What does Chipmunk smell like?

Chipmunk is a vivid olfactory sketch of an old-growth forest floor preparing for the first frost. It opens with an intriguing mix of tart quince and red mandarin, quickly sharpened by the dry heat of...

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2021
Longevity: 7.2 / 10
Sillage: 6.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Earthy, Gourmand
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Leisure, Daily
Perfumer: Pia Long

Community Insights

Based on 51 discussions

The fragrance is widely considered one of the most accessible and wearable entries in the Zoologist lineup, favored by those who find the brand's bolder scents too challenging.
Performance is consistently described as reliable, offering long-lasting wear on the skin with moderate projection that is noticeable but respectful of personal space.
It is overwhelmingly categorized as the quintessential autumn scent, with enthusiasts frequently citing it as their go-to choice for crisp fall days and outdoor walks.
Many note that while it features a prominent hazelnut accord, it avoids "foodie" territory by balancing the nuttiness with realistic wood and soil notes.
While distinct, it is occasionally compared to other woody-earthy scents like those from Imaginary Authors or Elis Brooklyn, though it is praised for having a more "animating" and thematic personality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sweet, gourmand fragrance?+

While it contains hazelnut, quince, and resins, it is not a sugary dessert scent. The sweetness is mellow and naturalistic, balanced heavily by dry wood, spices, and earthy notes.

How does it perform in different weather?+

It is most popular in the fall and winter. The earthy and woody profile can feel a bit heavy in high heat but thrives in the cool, crisp air of spring and autumn.

Is Chipmunk suitable for the office?+

Yes, many users consider it one of the more professional Zoologist options. Because its projection is moderate rather than overwhelming, it works well for business and daily wear.

Does it actually smell like an animal?+

It uses synthetic animalic notes to evoke the "vibe" of a chipmunk—specifically the warmth of fur and the scent of a forest den—rather than a literal "zoo" or "dirty" smell.

Appears in Collections

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What does Chipmunk smell like?

Chipmunk is a vivid olfactory sketch of an old-growth forest floor preparing for the first frost. It opens with an intriguing mix of tart quince and red mandarin, quickly sharpened by the dry heat of...

Details

House: Zoologist
Gender: unisex
Year: 2021
Longevity: 7.2 / 10
Sillage: 6.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Earthy, Gourmand
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Leisure, Daily
Perfumer: Pia Long

Community Insights

Based on 51 discussions

The fragrance is widely considered one of the most accessible and wearable entries in the Zoologist lineup, favored by those who find the brand's bolder scents too challenging.
Performance is consistently described as reliable, offering long-lasting wear on the skin with moderate projection that is noticeable but respectful of personal space.
It is overwhelmingly categorized as the quintessential autumn scent, with enthusiasts frequently citing it as their go-to choice for crisp fall days and outdoor walks.
Many note that while it features a prominent hazelnut accord, it avoids "foodie" territory by balancing the nuttiness with realistic wood and soil notes.
While distinct, it is occasionally compared to other woody-earthy scents like those from Imaginary Authors or Elis Brooklyn, though it is praised for having a more "animating" and thematic personality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sweet, gourmand fragrance?+

While it contains hazelnut, quince, and resins, it is not a sugary dessert scent. The sweetness is mellow and naturalistic, balanced heavily by dry wood, spices, and earthy notes.

How does it perform in different weather?+

It is most popular in the fall and winter. The earthy and woody profile can feel a bit heavy in high heat but thrives in the cool, crisp air of spring and autumn.

Is Chipmunk suitable for the office?+

Yes, many users consider it one of the more professional Zoologist options. Because its projection is moderate rather than overwhelming, it works well for business and daily wear.

Does it actually smell like an animal?+

It uses synthetic animalic notes to evoke the "vibe" of a chipmunk—specifically the warmth of fur and the scent of a forest den—rather than a literal "zoo" or "dirty" smell.

Is this more masculine or feminine?

+

It is classified as a unisex fragrance. The woods and spices lean traditionally masculine, while the hazelnut, chamomile, and soft resins provide a softness that appeals to all genders.

Do the earthy notes make it smell like dirt?+

There is a clear damp-soil quality to the heart of the fragrance, but it is blended with fir balsam and oak, making it smell more like a forest floor than garden potting soil.

Accords

Notes

TopNutmeg//Quince//Red mandarin orange//Cardamom//Pink pepper

HeartHazelnut//Oak absolute//Chamomile//Earthy notes//Fir balsam absolute

BaseGaiac wood//Benzoin//Cedarwood//Patchouli//Vetiver//Amyris//Animalic notes//

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Where to buy Chipmunk

from $6.00 (<5ml) · 1 retailer

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50ml

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$200.00Buy

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<5ml

Checked Aug 24

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$6.00Buy

Today's best price of $6.00 is about the typical price for this size, based on 21 days of tracking.

Price history

50ml price trendAt tracked low of $200.00

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Appears in Collections

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