BY JANELLE OKWODU
November 25, 2020
Musk has been an essential ingredient in perfumery since the very beginning, and you can find mentions of the animalistic base note as far back as the 5th century AD. Originally derived from male musk deer—a species now endangered due to hunting—the musk we use now is derived from synthetic compounds. Zoologist’s latest scent honors the animal’s majestic nature and its namesake accord by creating a 100% cruelty-free version of musk enhanced with cardamom, ambrette, and sandalwood. The concept makes for a fragrance with all the softness and sensuality associated with natural musk without any environmentally unfriendly drawbacks.
