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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.
From the ethereal perspective of the exquisitely adorned hummingbird, the world is an endless kaleidoscope of colourful, fragrant blooms offering up their tempting delights. An insatiable desire for sweetness propels the hummingbird as it floats from flower to flower, sampling the nectar with a gentle touch of its delicate tongue. Retreating to its lichen and moss-lined nest, it settles into the cozy cocoon and dreams of sweet ambrosia.
Hummingbird mingles light floral tones with delectable fruity nectars to create a harmonious balance. This diaphanous scent alights upon you in a pastel bouquet of honeysuckle, mimosa, lilac and peonies, with just the lightest dusting of natural sugars found in pear, cherry and honey. A finishing dollop of velvety whipped cream melds the tantalizing notes, completing this irresistible and opulent perfume.
Perfumer: Shelley Waddington
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The Sniff on Hummingbird:
"[it] settles beautifully and as it warms more floral notes develop. There was a strong lilac and something that reminds me of Viburnum – a sweet, almost jasmine-like smell."
An unhurried afternoon beside an open window, with flowering branches close enough to scent the room. Hummingbird’s lilac and honeysuckle suggest petals warmed by daylight, while its creamy sweetness gives the wearer a soft, intimate presence rather than a brisk floral sharpness.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather, when the blossoms and nectar-like sweetness can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on skin; warmth brings the floral heart forward. In hotter conditions, apply lightly so the honey and cream accents do not overwhelm the lighter petals.
Who it’s for
For lovers of abundant floral bouquets who enjoy fruit and gourmand softness without wanting a straight dessert fragrance. It suits a taste for lilac, honeysuckle and creamy textures, with moss and sandalwood adding depth beneath the sweetness.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shelley Waddington is the perfumer behind En Voyage Perfumes, known for richly textured compositions that connect floral, gourmand and vintage-inspired styles. For Hummingbird, she balanced airy blossoms and sweet fruit with the comforting depth of musk, moss and sandalwood. Her work for Zoologist also includes Civet.
Collaborators
Zoologist founder Victor Wong shaped the creative brief around springtime flowers and sweet nectar, supplied a visual mood board and evaluated successive formulas with Shelley Waddington. His final selection prioritized the hummingbird’s floral world over a more overtly milky gourmand interpretation.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist translates animal habitats, behavior and appearance into fragrances rather than simply reproducing animal smells. Founded by Victor Wong in Toronto, the house gives independent perfumers room to explore subjects that can be beautiful, playful or deliberately challenging, while replacing animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives.
Hummingbird’s concept
Hummingbird began with a brief for springtime blossoms and sweet nectar. Its story follows a bird feeding among flowers before retreating to a moss-lined nest: fruit, honey and delicate florals evoke the feeding grounds, while musk and sandalwood give the composition its sheltered, comforting finish.
Extra info
Despite its honey and whipped-cream notes, Hummingbird contains no animal products, and its musk notes are synthetic. These note names describe olfactory effects rather than a literal ingredient list.
Top Notesapplecherrylilaclily-of-the-valleypearplumroseviolet leaf
Hearthoneyhoneysucklelilacmimosapeonyylang-ylang
Base Notesambercoumarinemossmusksandalwoodwhite woods
Tags#clean#sexy
Stylefor herfor himunisex
From the ethereal perspective of the exquisitely adorned hummingbird, the world is an endless kaleidoscope of colourful, fragrant blooms offering up their tempting delights. An insatiable desire for sweetness propels the hummingbird as it floats from flower to flower, sampling the nectar with a gentle touch of its delicate tongue. Retreating to its lichen and moss-lined nest, it settles into the cozy cocoon and dreams of sweet ambrosia.
Hummingbird mingles light floral tones with delectable fruity nectars to create a harmonious balance. This diaphanous scent alights upon you in a pastel bouquet of honeysuckle, mimosa, lilac and peonies, with just the lightest dusting of natural sugars found in pear, cherry and honey. A finishing dollop of velvety whipped cream melds the tantalizing notes, completing this irresistible and opulent perfume.
Perfumer: Shelley Waddington
***
The Sniff on Hummingbird:
"[it] settles beautifully and as it warms more floral notes develop. There was a strong lilac and something that reminds me of Viburnum – a sweet, almost jasmine-like smell."
An unhurried afternoon beside an open window, with flowering branches close enough to scent the room. Hummingbird’s lilac and honeysuckle suggest petals warmed by daylight, while its creamy sweetness gives the wearer a soft, intimate presence rather than a brisk floral sharpness.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather, when the blossoms and nectar-like sweetness can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on skin; warmth brings the floral heart forward. In hotter conditions, apply lightly so the honey and cream accents do not overwhelm the lighter petals.
Who it’s for
For lovers of abundant floral bouquets who enjoy fruit and gourmand softness without wanting a straight dessert fragrance. It suits a taste for lilac, honeysuckle and creamy textures, with moss and sandalwood adding depth beneath the sweetness.
Release year
2015
The nose
Shelley Waddington is the perfumer behind En Voyage Perfumes, known for richly textured compositions that connect floral, gourmand and vintage-inspired styles. For Hummingbird, she balanced airy blossoms and sweet fruit with the comforting depth of musk, moss and sandalwood. Her work for Zoologist also includes Civet.
Collaborators
Zoologist founder Victor Wong shaped the creative brief around springtime flowers and sweet nectar, supplied a visual mood board and evaluated successive formulas with Shelley Waddington. His final selection prioritized the hummingbird’s floral world over a more overtly milky gourmand interpretation.
Zoologist’s story
Zoologist translates animal habitats, behavior and appearance into fragrances rather than simply reproducing animal smells. Founded by Victor Wong in Toronto, the house gives independent perfumers room to explore subjects that can be beautiful, playful or deliberately challenging, while replacing animal-derived musks with synthetic alternatives.
Hummingbird’s concept
Hummingbird began with a brief for springtime blossoms and sweet nectar. Its story follows a bird feeding among flowers before retreating to a moss-lined nest: fruit, honey and delicate florals evoke the feeding grounds, while musk and sandalwood give the composition its sheltered, comforting finish.
Extra info
Despite its honey and whipped-cream notes, Hummingbird contains no animal products, and its musk notes are synthetic. These note names describe olfactory effects rather than a literal ingredient list.
