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The following are some reasons why perfumes can become unavailable:
Each year, the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) issues ever-stricter safety and allergen regulations. This affects quite a few classic formulas as well as niche compositions, and sometimes brands have to discontinue a perfume if they are unable to reformulate.
The brand decides to change the concentration. For example, an eau de parfum is reformulated as an extrait, effectively turning it into a different perfume.
The brand ceases operating. The creative director passed away, got bored, started a new project, sold the business, etc.
The brand cannot keep up with logistics and production demands, with disruptions for up to a year. If there is no regular production and availability schedule, it is not viable for a stockist to carry the brand.
The brand changed the distribution model, eg from niche to duty free.
The story: Mystical, mysterious murmurings glide upon a blanket of inky sky. Shadows smear across the moonlight, their darting journey shrouded in darkness. Bats, the only mammal capable of true flight, are enigmatic and alien.
The formula: a vivid sparkly green maze paved with vetiver, decorated with tart jungle fruit and lots of earthy shadows.
Prin is also the perfumer of the latest Zoologist's character: Sloth
Bat suits an unhurried afternoon that stretches into dusk, when conversation draws closer and bright surroundings begin to recede. Tart fruit supplies a lively surface, but damp earth and leather keep the mood shaded and slightly feral—a presence that invites curiosity rather than immediate familiarity.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather, where the contrast between tart green fruit and earthy woods can remain distinct. Start with one or two sprays on skin and let the opening settle before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light; for a more intimate effect, apply beneath clothing rather than around the neck.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy green woods, rooty vetiver and the smell of damp soil, and want fruit without a sugary gourmand finish. Its appeal lies in the friction between juicy brightness and cave-like darkness, making it especially suited to tastes that favor atmospheric, unconventional perfumery.
Release year
2020
The nose
Prin Lomros is a Thai perfumer and the creator behind PRIN, Prissana and Strangers Parfumerie. His work ranges from playful, vividly rendered scent narratives to dense explorations of incense, woods and animalic textures. For Zoologist, he composed both Bat (2020) and Sloth, bringing his atmospheric approach to two distinct animal habitats.
Zoologist’s story
Founded by Victor Wong in Toronto, Zoologist translates animals, their behavior and their habitats into unconventional perfumes. Nature is not merely decorative here: earth, fur, foliage and other challenging textures are part of the creative vocabulary. The house uses synthetic alternatives to animal-derived musks, and Bat contains no animal products.
Bat 2020’s concept
Bat (2020) is a new composition by Prin Lomros, replacing Ellen Covey’s original after Zoologist’s business relationship with her ended. Its central image is a fruit bat moving between tropical feeding grounds and a dark cave: tart fruit meets damp soil, mineral textures and roots, while leather suggests its wings.
Extra info
Despite its leather and animalic imagery, Bat contains no animal products. It is also distinct from the Ellen Covey composition that won the 2016 Art and Olfaction Award in the Independent category; that award belongs to the original Bat, not the 2020 version.
The story: Mystical, mysterious murmurings glide upon a blanket of inky sky. Shadows smear across the moonlight, their darting journey shrouded in darkness. Bats, the only mammal capable of true flight, are enigmatic and alien.
The formula: a vivid sparkly green maze paved with vetiver, decorated with tart jungle fruit and lots of earthy shadows.
Prin is also the perfumer of the latest Zoologist's character: Sloth
Bat suits an unhurried afternoon that stretches into dusk, when conversation draws closer and bright surroundings begin to recede. Tart fruit supplies a lively surface, but damp earth and leather keep the mood shaded and slightly feral—a presence that invites curiosity rather than immediate familiarity.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather, where the contrast between tart green fruit and earthy woods can remain distinct. Start with one or two sprays on skin and let the opening settle before adding more. In warmer conditions, keep application light; for a more intimate effect, apply beneath clothing rather than around the neck.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy green woods, rooty vetiver and the smell of damp soil, and want fruit without a sugary gourmand finish. Its appeal lies in the friction between juicy brightness and cave-like darkness, making it especially suited to tastes that favor atmospheric, unconventional perfumery.
Release year
2020
The nose
Prin Lomros is a Thai perfumer and the creator behind PRIN, Prissana and Strangers Parfumerie. His work ranges from playful, vividly rendered scent narratives to dense explorations of incense, woods and animalic textures. For Zoologist, he composed both Bat (2020) and Sloth, bringing his atmospheric approach to two distinct animal habitats.
Zoologist’s story
Founded by Victor Wong in Toronto, Zoologist translates animals, their behavior and their habitats into unconventional perfumes. Nature is not merely decorative here: earth, fur, foliage and other challenging textures are part of the creative vocabulary. The house uses synthetic alternatives to animal-derived musks, and Bat contains no animal products.
Bat 2020’s concept
Bat (2020) is a new composition by Prin Lomros, replacing Ellen Covey’s original after Zoologist’s business relationship with her ended. Its central image is a fruit bat moving between tropical feeding grounds and a dark cave: tart fruit meets damp soil, mineral textures and roots, while leather suggests its wings.
Extra info
Despite its leather and animalic imagery, Bat contains no animal products. It is also distinct from the Ellen Covey composition that won the 2016 Art and Olfaction Award in the Independent category; that award belongs to the original Bat, not the 2020 version.
