Chipmunk

As the tree canopies transition from green to gold, chipmunks fill their cheeks as if their entire winter depends on it. ZOOLOGIST Chipmunk smells of quince, hazelnut, spices, and the earth beneath an oak tree filled with autumn provisions.

Quince, red mandarin, and pink pepper give the opening a juicy, tart freshness. Cardamom and nutmeg sprinkle dry spices over the fruit, a first sign that the warm season is ending.

Chamomile and hazelnut bring a soft, slightly milky warmth. Fir balsam and oak absolutes then open up an entire forest, from the resin on the branches to the acorns falling among the leaves.

Pia Long builds the perfume as a bustling autumn preparation. Behind the serene landscape, animals gather food and line their burrows before the golden leaves are replaced by snow.

Earthy tones, cedar, amyris, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin, opoponax, and guaiac create a rich underground base. Animalic notes add the warmth of fur, while quince becomes just a faint fruity trace.

Chipmunk is not a simple hazelnut perfume. It is quince spiced with cardamom over acorns, resin, and a warm burrow — autumn viewed from cheeks full of supplies.