Zoologist Perfumes Fragrance review

Zoologist Rabbit Review: Carrot Cake & Hay - Vivir

A green floral extrait that turns carrot cake and dry hay into a wearable niche scent.

By Vivir ·
Zoologist Perfumes has built a reputation for turning animal-inspired concepts into complex, conversation-starting fragrances. In 2024, the Canadian niche house added Rabbit to its lineup, a unisex extrait de parfum composed by Fanny Bal. The scent is officially described as 'Carrot Cake Garnished with Dry Hay,' a phrase that signals both its playful gourmand heart and its unusual green, hay-like finish. Rabbit arrives at an unusually high 25% concentration, placing it in extrait territory. That means wearers can expect a denser, longer-lasting experience than a typical eau de parfum. The composition opens with cinnamon, green leaves, apple, and bergamot before moving into a heart of carrot, clover, violet, and jasmine. The base settles into biscuit, vanilla, hay, white almond, musk, and patchouli. On Fragrantica, the fragrance holds a 3.91 out of 5 rating from 1,779 votes, indicating a generally positive but not universally beloved reception. Pricing is typical for Zoologist's niche positioning: samples and decants start around $7 USD, while a full 60ml bottle retails for $240 USD. No well-known clones have been identified, which is unsurprising for such a distinctive composition. This review breaks down Rabbit's notes, performance, seasonality, and value so you can decide whether this carrot cake-inspired extrait deserves a place in your collection.
Longevity
4.0
Projection
3.5
Sillage
3.5
$7-$240
SpringSummerFallWinter

Accords

green sweet powdery vanilla fruity cinnamon almond warm spicy soft spicy floral

Notes Pyramid

Top
CinnamonGreen LeavesAppleBergamot
Heart
CarrotCloverVioletJasmine
Base
BiscuitVanillaHayWhite AlmondMuskPatchouli

Scent Journey

1
Opening 0-30 min

The first 30 minutes lead with cinnamon, green leaves, apple, and bergamot. The cinnamon is warm and spicy, while the green leaves and apple add a crisp, slightly fruity freshness. Bergamot brightens the top before the gourmand heart emerges.

2
Heart 1-2 hrs

After 1 to 2 hours, the heart reveals carrot, clover, violet, and jasmine. The carrot is earthy and slightly sweet, evoking the idea of carrot cake without being literal. Clover and violet add a powdery floral softness, while jasmine contributes a subtle indolic depth.

3
Drydown 4+ hrs

From 4 hours onward, the base settles into biscuit, vanilla, hay, white almond, musk, and patchouli. The drydown is warm, sweet, and powdery with a distinct dry hay facet. Vanilla and almond create a dessert-like comfort, while patchouli and musk ground the composition.

Performance Dashboard

Longevity 4.0/5

long-lasting (8+ hours)

Projection 3.5/5

moderate to strong

Sillage 3.5/5

moderate to strong

When to Wear

SpringOK
SummerOK
FallBest
WinterBest
everyday wearcasualdate nightcold weather outings

Pros & Cons

  • Distinctive carrot cake and hay concept
  • High 25% extrait concentration
  • Long-lasting performance
  • Unisex appeal
  • Unique green-gourmand profile
  • High price for 60ml
  • Polarizing notes like carrot and hay
  • May be too sweet or powdery for some
  • Limited availability in retail stores

Price & Value

$7-$240
Samples and decants start around $7 USD; the full 60ml extrait de parfum is $240 USD.

“The price reflects niche extrait concentration and Zoologist's artistic positioning. Sampling first is strongly recommended.”

Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported.

Who It's For

Ideal For

  • gourmand lovers
  • niche collectors
  • Zoologist fans
  • those who enjoy green and sweet contrasts
  • unisex fragrance wearers

Not Recommended For

  • those who dislike sweet gourmands
  • those who prefer fresh citrus scents
  • those sensitive to cinnamon or powdery notes
  • those seeking office-safe subtlety

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Final Verdict

Zoologist Rabbit is a bold, unusual extrait that turns carrot cake and dry hay into a wearable green gourmand. Its 25% concentration delivers strong longevity, but its polarizing notes and $240 price make sampling essential. For niche collectors and gourmand adventurers, it is a memorable 2024 release.

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